Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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4 lobster tails (approximately 150-170 grams each), thawed if frozen
→ Sauce
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113 grams unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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60 milliliters heavy cream
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15 milliliters fresh lemon juice
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5 grams paprika
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center, stopping just before the tail fin to expose the meat for even cooking and easier serving.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C to ensure optimal cooking temperature for tender lobster meat.
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Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper, then simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Place lobster tails flesh side up on a baking tray. Spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over each tail ensuring thorough coating of the meat.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lobster meat turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Confirm an internal temperature of 63°C.
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Remove lobster tails from oven, drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce over them, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Avoid overcooking to maintain tender texture; lobster meat should be opaque and firm when done.
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Use kitchen scissors to cut the shell for even cooking and easier presentation.