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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

 

 

Ingredients:

โ€“ 4 lobster tails, shells removed and meat cleaned
โ€“ 2 tablespoons olive oil
โ€“ 1 teaspoon paprika
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
โ€“ 1/4 teaspoon salt
โ€“ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
โ€“ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
โ€“ 3 garlic cloves, minced
โ€“ 1/2 cup heavy cream
โ€“ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
โ€“ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
โ€“ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

 

Directions:

1. *Prepare the Lobster Tails:*
โ€“ Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
โ€“ Pat the lobster tails dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
โ€“ 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:*
โ€“ In the same skillet, melt the butter and sautรฉ the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
โ€“ 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:*
โ€“ 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:*
โ€“ 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.

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