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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe
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This Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails recipe offers a luxurious and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with hints of lemon and paprika, perfect for an elegant dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 2 lobster tails

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise. Gently lift the lobster meat out of the shell and rest it on top to ensure even cooking and easy eating.
  2. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring to combine flavors and thicken slightly.
  3. Coat the Lobster: Brush the exposed lobster meat generously with the creamy garlic butter sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
  4. Cook the Lobster: For broiling, preheat your broiler and place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, basting once halfway through, until the lobster meat is opaque and lightly browned. Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high heat and grill lobster tails meat-side down for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Serve: Garnish the cooked lobster tails with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce over the lobster for extra richness.

Notes

  • You can use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut lobster shells safely.
  • If unavailable, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Broiling is quicker, but grilling adds a lovely smoky flavor.
  • Make sure not to overcook lobster to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Leftover garlic butter sauce can be saved for dipping bread or vegetables.

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Keywords: lobster tails, garlic butter, creamy seafood, broiled lobster, grilled lobster, easy seafood recipe, dinner, special occasion

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