A delicious recipe for creamy garlic butter lobster tails, perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Seafood
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
4 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
Salt and black pepper, to taste (for sauce)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Extra grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Lobster Tails: Thaw frozen lobster tails in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut lengthwise through the top shell of each tail and loosen the meat, resting it on top of the shell. Pat dry with paper towels.
Season the Lobster: Combine melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the lobster meat.
Bake the Lobster Tails: Arrange lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, brushing with pan juices halfway through. The lobster is done when opaque and reaches 145°F.
Prepare the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and whisk gently. Add Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add Parmesan and Lemon: Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. If too thick, stir in a splash of cream.
Coat the Lobster with Sauce: Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat. Return to the oven for 1–2 minutes to warm the sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional garlic butter sauce.
Notes
Thaw completely for even cooking.
Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
Keep sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent separation.