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Lobster tails served with garlic butter cream sauce on a plate.

Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter Cream Sauce

Indulge in luxurious lobster tails with a rich garlic butter cream sauce. Quick and elegant, this dish is perfect for impressing loved ones or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Lobster Tails Fresh or frozen, thawed.
  • 4 tablespoons butter The star of the show!
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream For that luxurious richness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice To brighten things up.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they’re fully thawed. Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut through the hard shell on top, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the meat out on top of the shell but leave it attached at the base.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Place lobster tails in the skillet, meat side down, and let them soak up the sauce for 4-5 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 5-6 minutes until they’re opaque.
  6. Transfer the lobster tails to a plate, pour the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Notes

Don’t worry if your sauce looks a little lumpy—it’s all part of the magic! Whisk gently to smooth it out. You can add red pepper flakes for some heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in a skillet.