Butter Garlic Lobster Tails

Servings

2–3 servings

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Ingredients

Lobster

• 4 lobster tails

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 80 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare Lobster Tails

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise.

3. Gently pull the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell.

4. Brush with olive oil.

5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

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Step 2 – Make Garlic Butter Cream Sauce

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.

4. Add lemon juice, mustard, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

5. Simmer until slightly thick and creamy.

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Step 3 – Bake Lobster

1. Place lobster tails in a baking dish.

2. Spoon half of the sauce over the lobster.

3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until meat is opaque and tender.

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Step 4 – Broil Finish

1. Turn oven to broil/grill.

2. Broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and lightly charred.

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Step 5 – Serve

Pour remaining sauce over lobster and garnish with parsley.

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Tips

• Do not overcook; lobster becomes rubbery quickly.

• Serve with bread, pasta, or mashed potatoes.