Description
A rich and flavorful dish featuring lobster tails in a creamy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Use kitchen shears to cut down the back of the lobster shells and gently lift the meat without detaching it completely.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the lobster tails, meat-side down, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another minute.
- Lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the sauce over the lobster tails and cook another 2 to 3 minutes while basting.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg