Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Juicy grilled lobster tails brushed with garlic butter and finished in a silky cream sauce, offering an indulgent and elegant seafood dish that's surprisingly simple to prepare at home.
Equipment
- 1 grill or broiler for indoor cooking
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 kitchen shears
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails 5–6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cut down the center of each lobster shell lengthwise using kitchen shears and gently pull the meat upward to rest on top while keeping it attached at the base.
- Brush the lobster meat with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the lobster tails flesh-side up on the grill.
- Grill the lobster tails for 6 to 8 minutes until the meat is opaque, lightly charred at the edges, and reaches an internal temperature of 140–145°F.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, and sauté minced garlic for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, then stir in chopped fresh parsley.
- Spoon the warm creamy garlic butter sauce generously over each grilled lobster tail and garnish with extra parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
- Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
- Broil lobster tails for 8–10 minutes as an indoor alternative to grilling.
- For extra richness, add 1 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce.
- Lemon juice balances the butter and enhances flavor.
- Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or buttered asparagus for a complete meal.
- Store leftover lobster meat covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days.