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Best Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails Recipe

Creamy garlic butter lobster tails are an elegant, restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in under 35 minutes. Tender lobster meat is baked in a rich garlic cream sauce finished with Parmesan and lemon for a luxurious yet simple seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lobster tails 6–8 oz each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise.
  3. Gently lift the lobster meat and rest it on top of the shell.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  7. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  9. Place lobster tails on a lined baking sheet.
  10. Spoon garlic butter sauce generously over the lobster meat.
  11. Bake for 15–20 minutes until lobster is opaque and cooked through.
  12. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster—remove when internal temperature reaches 145°F. Use fresh garlic and high-quality butter for best flavor.