Broiled Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce (Print version)
Tender broiled lobster tails spooned with a creamy garlic butter sauce, lemon, parsley, and optional parmesan.
# Ingredients:
For the lobster
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4 lobster tails, 5-6 oz (140-170 g) each, thawed if frozen
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the creamy garlic butter sauce
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4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated parmesan or gruyere, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
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Move an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Turn the broiler to high and let it heat for 5 minutes.
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Use kitchen shears to cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping before the tail fan. Gently loosen the meat and lift it over the shell, leaving it attached at the base.
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Place the tails in a broiler-safe dish. Brush the lobster meat with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in the cream and lemon juice, then simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until lightly thickened.
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Spoon the warm sauce over the lobster meat. Add the cheese if using. Broil for 7-10 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and the top is lightly golden.
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Spoon any sauce from the dish over the lobster. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after broiling.
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Check small lobster tails early because they cook quickly.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving with sauce.