Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
These Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce are the ultimate indulgence for a special occasion or a luxurious dinner at home. Tender lobster meat, broiled to perfection, is topped with a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce that enhances every bite. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, this dish makes you feel like a top chef without any hassle. Perfect for holiday meals, date nights, or any time you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Course, Seafood, Special Occasion
- Method: Broiling, Stovetop (for sauce)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
½ cup unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat the Broiler: Set your broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of the lobster tail shells, exposing the meat. Carefully pull the meat out, leaving it attached at the base, and lay the lobster meat on top of the shell.
Arrange the Lobster Tails: Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, cooking for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Coat the Lobster Tails: Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster tails, ensuring the meat is fully covered.
Broil the Lobster: Broil the lobster tails for 6–8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Herb-Infused Butter: For added flavor, infuse the butter with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before mixing in the garlic and cream.
Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy version.
Cheese Lovers: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan on top of the lobster tails before broiling for an extra layer of flavor.
