Description
A quick and indulgent lobster tails recipe featuring a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce that is easy to prepare and perfect for special dinners or weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (about 6–8 ounces / 170-225g each)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g)
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails in the fridge overnight or submerge sealed in cold water for 20-30 minutes. Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the top shell, stopping before the tail fin. Pry the shell apart and lift the meat up, resting it on top of the shell.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper on the exposed lobster meat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Place lobster tails meat-side down in the skillet with the sauce. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and spoon more sauce on top. Cook another 4-5 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and firm but tender.
- Serve immediately with extra garlic butter sauce spooned over and garnish with more parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Do not overcook lobster to avoid rubbery texture. Unsalted butter preferred to control seasoning. Lemon juice balances richness. Leftover sauce can be drizzled over vegetables or chicken. Reheat lobster gently to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: lobster tails, garlic butter, seafood dinner, creamy sauce, easy lobster recipe, quick seafood, savory lobster