Description
Succulent lobster tails melt with rich garlic butter, creating a luxurious seafood experience that promises restaurant-quality elegance right in home kitchens. Seafood enthusiasts will savor each tender, perfectly seasoned bite of this elegant coastal classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a sharp kitchen shears and carefully slice the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, running from the base to the tail tip, ensuring a clean cut without damaging the delicate meat underneath.
- Gently separate the lobster meat from the shell, lifting it carefully while keeping the base attached, creating an elegant presentation that allows the meat to rest atop the shell.
- Preheat the oven to 425F (220C), ensuring the cooking environment is precisely heated for optimal lobster preparation.
- Brush the exposed lobster meat with melted butter, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural seafood flavors.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Bake the lobster tails for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until the meat transforms to a firm, opaque white color, indicating perfect doneness.
- While the lobster bakes, create the sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for approximately one minute until its aromatic essence releases.
- Pour heavy cream into the garlic butter, stirring in grated Parmesan cheese, and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Finish the sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice, then season with additional salt and pepper to balance the flavors.
- Remove the perfectly cooked lobster tails from the oven and generously drizzle the creamy garlic butter sauce over the meat.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh lobster tails for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat lobster tails dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden exterior when baking.
- Carefully monitor cooking time to prevent overcooking, which can make lobster meat tough and rubbery.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 140-145°F for perfectly cooked lobster.
- Consider substituting heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or coconut milk for lower-calorie version.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick to the creamy garlic butter sauce.
- For gluten-free option, ensure Parmesan cheese is certified gluten-free and skip any potential gluten-containing ingredients.
- Pair with simple side dishes like roasted asparagus or cauliflower rice to keep meal light and elegant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 34 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg