Oh yes — Broiled Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce are luxurious, surprisingly easy, and perfect for special dinners or when you want to impress without the fuss. 🦞✨ Let’s dive in:
🦞 Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
🛒 Ingredients:
For the lobster:
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4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each), thawed if frozen
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4 tbsp butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
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Salt and black pepper
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Lemon wedges, for serving
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Chopped parsley (for garnish)
For the creamy garlic butter sauce:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra richness)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the lobster tails:
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Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut down the top of the shell (from the wide end toward the tail), stopping before the base.
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Gently pull the meat upward through the slit, keeping it attached at the base — this is the classic “butterflied” look.
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Place tails on a foil-lined baking sheet. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
2. Season & broil:
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Brush the mixture generously over the lobster meat.
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Broil 5–6 inches from heat source for 8–10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly golden on top (internal temp should be 140°F / 60°C).
3. Make the creamy garlic butter sauce:
While the lobster broils:
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In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in Parmesan (if using) and lemon juice. Cook until slightly thickened (another 1–2 minutes).
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or white wine.
4. Serve:
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Spoon creamy garlic butter sauce over hot lobster tails or serve on the side for dipping.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
🍽️ Serve With:
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Garlic mashed potatoes
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Grilled asparagus
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Buttered noodles or linguine
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Crusty bread for dipping into that sauce
🔥 Pro Tips:
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Always thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the fridge (or in cold water for 30–60 mins).
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Don’t overcook — lobster becomes tough quickly! Keep an eye during broiling.
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Want it spicy? Add cayenne or hot sauce to the garlic butter.