Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

This Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce recipe delivers restaurant-quality elegance at home. Juicy lobster meat is broiled until tender, then finished with a rich, velvety garlic butter cream sauce. Perfect for special dinners, holidays, or when you want to impress without complicated steps.

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Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Lobster

• 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails

1. Preheat your broiler to high and place oven rack about 6 inches from heat.

2. Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top shell lengthwise.

3. Gently pull the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell (but keep it attached at the base).

4. Place lobster tails on a baking tray lined with foil.

2. Season the Lobster

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Brush generously over the lobster meat.

3. Broil the Lobster

Broil lobster tails for 8–12 minutes, depending on size, until meat is opaque and lightly browned on top.
Internal temperature should reach 140–145°F (60–63°C).

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4. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

1. While lobster is broiling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

3. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.

4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

5. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and becomes silky.

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5. Serve

Remove lobster from oven and spoon warm creamy garlic butter sauce over each tail.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Serving Suggestions

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Steamed asparagus or green beans

• Buttered rice or pasta

• Crusty bread to soak up the sauce

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Tips for Perfect Lobster

• Don’t overcook—lobster becomes rubbery

• Use room-temperature lobster tails for even cooking

• Fresh garlic gives the best flavor

• If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of milk or broth

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Variations

• Lemon-Garlic Cream Lobster: Add lemon zest to the sauce

• Spicy Lobster: Increase chili flakes or add Cajun seasoning

• Cheesy Finish: Sprinkle mozzarella and broil 1 more minute