Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce 🦞🧄🧈✨
Elegant and indulgent, these broiled lobster tails are smothered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for special occasions, romantic dinners, or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Ingredients 🛒
- 4 lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Directions 👩🍳
- Prep lobster: Cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise with kitchen shears. Gently lift meat over shell, keeping it attached at the base.
- Season: Sprinkle lobster meat lightly with salt and pepper.
- Broil: Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Broil 5–7 minutes until meat turns opaque and slightly golden.
- Make sauce: In a skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish: Spoon creamy garlic butter sauce generously over broiled lobster tails.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley. Enjoy hot with crusty bread or roasted vegetables.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add grated Parmesan to the sauce for a richer flavor.
- Variation: Swap lemon juice for white wine for a gourmet twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Kcal: ~380 per tail
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce—luxury on a plate 🦞🧄🧈✨”
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