Here’s a clear, step-by-step recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce—rich, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika (for color)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the lobster tails
- Preheat the oven broiler to high.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of the lobster shell lengthwise.
- Gently pull the lobster meat up and rest it on top of the shell (but keep it attached at the base).
- Place lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet.
2. Make the creamy garlic butter sauce
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
3. Season the lobster
- Brush the lobster meat generously with some of the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle lightly with paprika for color.
4. Broil
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack under the broiler.
- Broil for 8–10 minutes, until:
- Lobster meat is opaque and lightly golden
- Internal temperature reaches 140–145°F (60–63°C)
5. Finish with sauce
- Remove lobster from the oven.
- Spoon extra creamy garlic butter sauce over each tail.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread.
Tips for Perfect Lobster
- Do not overcook—lobster turns rubbery quickly.
- Fresh garlic & real butter make a big difference in flavor.
- If the top browns too fast, move the tray slightly lower in the oven.
- You can add a pinch of Italian seasoning or thyme to the sauce for extra depth.