Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

 

Ingredients:  

- 4 lobster tails, shells removed and meat cleaned  

- 2 tablespoons olive oil  

- 1 teaspoon paprika  

- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder  

- 1/4 teaspoon salt  

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper  

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:  

- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter  

- 3 garlic cloves, minced  

- 1/2 cup heavy cream  

- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese  

- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  

- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice  

- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)  

Directions:  

1. **Prepare the Lobster Tails:**  

   - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).  

   - Pat the lobster tails dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.  

   - Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lobster tails for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.  

2. **Make the Sauce:**  

   - In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).  

   - Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.  

3. **Bake the Lobster Tails:**  

   - Spoon some of the sauce over the lobster tails and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the lobster tails are cooked through and tender.  

4. **Serve:**  

   - Drizzle more sauce over the lobster tails and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with your favorite sides.  

Prep time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 15 minutes, Servings: 4, Calories: ~320 kcal per serving.