Description
An elegant dish featuring sweet lobster meat enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each), shells split and meat loosened from shell
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp dry white wine or dry vermouth (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Pinch smoked paprika or cayenne
- Finely chopped chives or microgreens
- Lemon wedges (for service)
Instructions
- Prepare the tails: Pat lobster meat dry and butterfly each tail by cutting lengthwise through the top shell. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Place lobster meat-side down and sear for 1–2 minutes until edges turn opaque.
- Finish in the oven: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 4–6 minutes until meat registers about 135–140°F (57–60°C). Remove and tent with foil to rest.
- Make the sauce: Wipe the skillet if needed, return to medium heat, add remaining butter, then garlic and sauté until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine.
- Stir in cream and lemon zest, simmer until sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
- Finish the emulsion: Off the heat, whisk in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Plate and sauce: Return lobster to the skillet or spoon sauce over arranged tails. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and chives, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For an elevated look, present two halved tails per plate atop a smear of sauce and drizzle with extra sauce. Consider serving with roasted baby broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg