Broiled Lobster Creamy Garlic Butter
A delightful dish combining sweet lobster meat with a rich creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Lobster Preparation
- 4 pieces lobster tails, thawed if previously frozen
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 120 ml unsalted butter Freshly melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced Use fresh garlic for best taste
- 120 ml heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or dairy-free option
- 2.5 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley For garnish
- 60 grams shredded Parmesan or Gruyère cheese (optional) Can be substituted with other types of cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- With kitchen shears, carefully cut along the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise. Gently lift the lobster meat over the shell, leaving it attached at the base for presentation.
Cooking
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, whisking until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Position lobster tails in a baking dish. Generously spoon the prepared garlic butter sauce over the lobster meat. If using, evenly sprinkle shredded Parmesan or Gruyère over each portion.
- Place the baking dish under the broiler on high heat for 7–10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and the surface is golden and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven. Finish with chopped parsley and an extra grinding of black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the lobster. Serve hot with artisan bread or roasted vegetables.