Broiled lobster tails in creamy garlic butter sauce

That’s an elegant and decadent dish — perfect for a date night or special dinner! 🦞
Here’s a detailed recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce that delivers tender, juicy lobster meat with a rich, flavorful sauce.

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🦞 Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the lobster:

• 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each), thawed if frozen

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley and lemon wedges, for garnish

For the creamy garlic butter sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup dry white wine (or seafood stock)

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, for a richer flavor)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped

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👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Prepare the lobster tails

1. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high (500°F / 260°C) and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell down the middle to the tail. Gently pull the meat upward, resting it on top of the shell (“butterfly” the lobster).

3. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.

2. Make the garlic butter

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Broil the lobster

1. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil.

2. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.

3. Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top. (Internal temperature should reach 140–145°F / 60°C.)

4. Baste once or twice during broiling for extra flavor.

4. Make the creamy garlic butter sauce

1. In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

3. Pour in white wine and let it reduce by half.

4. Add cream and simmer until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).

5. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.

5. Serve

Plate the lobster tails and drizzle with the creamy garlic butter sauce.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, extra sauce on the side, and perhaps some buttery mashed potatoes, asparagus, or risotto.

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