Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are a luxurious seafood dish with tender lobster smothered in rich, garlicky cream sauce—perfect for special occasions or an elevated dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails if frozen. Use kitchen scissors to cut the top shell lengthwise and lift meat on top while keeping it attached at the base.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lobster tails, flesh side down, for 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 3 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return lobster tails to skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use cold-water lobster tails for best flavor and texture.
- Substitute wine with chicken broth + a splash of lemon juice if preferred.
- Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails, lobster dinner recipe, seafood date night, garlic butter sauce, lobster in cream sauce
