Description
Luxurious garlic butter lobster tails elevate seafood dinner with rich Mediterranean flavors. Succulent lobster meat glazed in herb-infused butter creates an elegant dining experience you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails, shells removed and meat cleaned
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to a precise 400F (200C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the luxurious seafood.
- Meticulously dry the lobster tails using paper towels, ensuring a perfect surface for seasoning with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Select an oven-safe skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for quick searing.
- Carefully place lobster tails into the hot skillet, developing a golden-brown exterior by searing each side for exactly 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing the aromatics to bloom and release their intense fragrance for approximately 1 minute.
- Incorporate heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and a splash of bright lemon juice, whisking together to create a velvety sauce that will simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Generously coat the seared lobster tails with the decadent garlic butter sauce, then transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast for 5-7 minutes, monitoring closely to ensure the lobster meat becomes perfectly tender and opaque throughout.
- Remove from the oven and cascade the remaining luxurious sauce over the lobster tails, finishing with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley.
- Present immediately alongside complementary sides like delicate steamed vegetables or fluffy rice, creating a restaurant-worthy dining experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality lobster tails for the most succulent and tender meat, ensuring a premium dining experience.
- Thoroughly pat the lobster tails dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cooking time based on tail size, typically 1 minute per ounce of lobster to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that still delivers rich, creamy sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg