Garlic Butter Lobster Tails – Rich, Creamy, and Flavorful

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails – Rich, Creamy, and Flavorful

Ingredients:

• 4 lobster tails, shells removed and meat cleaned
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Season the Lobster Tails:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Pat the lobster tails dry with a paper towel and season the lobster meat evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Heat the avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the lobster tails for 2 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.

1. Prepare the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:

• In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
• Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, mustard, and lemon juice. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and becomes smooth.

1. Bake the Lobster Tails:

• Spoon a generous amount of the creamy garlic butter sauce over each lobster tail, ensuring the meat is well-coated.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.

1. Serve:

• Once done, drizzle more of the sauce over the lobster tails and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
• Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 320 kcal per serving