Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

Here’s a simple, restaurant-style recipe for Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce 🍽️🦞
Rich, flavorful, and ready in about 20 minutes.

🦞 Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients (serves 2–4)

• 2–4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster

1. Preheat your broiler to high.

2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of the shell lengthwise.

3. Gently pull the lobster meat up and rest it on top of the shell.

4. Place lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds (don’t brown it).

3. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

4. Add Parmesan and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

3. Broil

1. Spoon some sauce over each lobster tail.

2. Broil 5–8 inches from heat for 8–10 minutes, until:

   • Meat is opaque

   • Internal temp reaches about 140–145°F

3. Baste once halfway through with more sauce.

To Serve

• Drizzle with remaining sauce

• Garnish with parsley or chives

• Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies

⭐ Tips

• Don’t overcook—lobster turns rubbery fast

• Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat

• Swap Parmesan for Gruyère for extra richness