Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

 

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🦞 Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

✨ What makes this so irresistible

You get tender lobster meat drenched in a silky garlic butter cream sauce that clings to every bite. It’s rich. It’s luscious. It tastes like you made a reservation somewhere expensive and then thought, nah… I cook better than them.

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✅ Ingredients

For the lobster: • 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt + cracked black pepper
• Paprika (just a pinch for color)

For the creamy garlic butter sauce: • 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt + pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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🔥 Step-by-step instructions

1️⃣ Prep the lobster tails
Cut the top shell lengthwise with kitchen scissors. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell (this is the classic “butterfly” style). Pat dry.

2️⃣ Season and sear
Season the meat with salt, pepper, and a little paprika. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Place lobster tails meat-side down for 2 minutes to get a light sear.

3️⃣ Flip and steam
Flip the lobster tails, squeeze a little lemon juice over, cover, and let them cook for 4–6 minutes (depending on size). They’ll turn opaque and no longer translucent.

4️⃣ Transfer lobster + make sauce
Remove the tails to a plate. In the same pan, add the butter and garlic for sauce. Sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add Parmesan, lemon juice, and seasonings. Let it simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.

5️⃣ Return lobster for the grand finale
Place lobster back into the sauce and spoon that goodness over the meat to coat fully. Simmer 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.

6️⃣ Garnish + serve
Sprinkle parsley and more Parmesan if that’s your love language.

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🌟 Why this recipe works

• Garlic butter keeps the lobster super tender
• Cream adds luxury without overpowering the seafood sweetness
• Lemon brightens the richness like a tiny superhero with citrus powers

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💡 Pro tips

• Don’t overcook the lobster or it turns rubbery. Pull it as soon as it turns fully opaque.
• If your sauce gets too thick, splash in a tablespoon of broth or more cream.
• A cast iron skillet will deliver gorgeous sear marks.

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🍽️ Serving suggestions

• Pour over linguine or buttered noodles
• Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus
• Dip crusty bread straight into the sauce… because why wouldn’t you