If you’re looking to impress your guests — or treat yourself to something luxurious — these Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a must. They're rich, buttery, and absolutely packed with flavor thanks to a dreamy garlic cream sauce. And the best part? They're easier to make than you think!
This recipe takes tender broiled lobster tails and smothers them in a garlic butter cream sauce so decadent, it tastes like it came straight from a high-end seafood restaurant. Serve them with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread — just don’t forget to soak up every last drop of that sauce!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Lobster Tails:
- 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each), thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster Tails
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the shell of each lobster tail. Carefully pull the meat out, placing it on top of the shell (but still attached at the base).
- Brush the lobster meat with melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Broil the Lobster
- Preheat your oven broiler to high (about 500°F).
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, shell-side down.
- Broil for 7–10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly golden. Brush with lemon juice halfway through cooking.
3. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve
- Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the broiled lobster tails.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
📊 Nutrition Info (Per Serving – Approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430–500 kcal |
| Protein | 25g |
| Fat | 36g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Fiber | <1g |
| Sodium | 600mg |
Nutrition values vary based on lobster size and portion of sauce.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Use kitchen shears to safely cut lobster shells. Always cut from the top, not the underside.
- Don’t overcook the lobster — it should be opaque and just firm.
- Want extra sauce? Double the cream sauce to serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
- No broiler? Bake at 425°F for 12–14 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Make it ahead: Prep lobster tails earlier in the day, refrigerate, and broil when ready to serve.
✨ From My Kitchen
I created this recipe for a special occasion dinner at home, and it’s become a regular request from family and friends. The garlic butter cream sauce is rich but balanced, and it pairs beautifully with lobster’s natural sweetness. You could also drizzle it over shrimp, scallops, or even grilled chicken for a weeknight upgrade.
This dish is fancy without the fuss — and that's my favorite kind of recipe.
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