Broiled lobster tails in creamy garlic butter sauce

Here’s a clear, classic version of Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce 🦞🧄—rich but easy, restaurant-style at home.

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Broiled Lobster Tails with Creamy Garlic Butter

Ingredients (serves 2–4)

• 2–4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
• Salt & black pepper
• Paprika (for color)

Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Prep lobster
   • Preheat broiler to HIGH.
   • Cut the top of each shell lengthwise.
   • Gently lift meat and rest it on top of the shell.
   • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
   • Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Make sauce
   • Melt butter over medium heat.
   • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Stir in cream; simmer 2–3 minutes.
   • Add Parmesan and lemon juice; stir until smooth.
   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Broil
   • Spoon sauce over lobster meat.
   • Broil 8–12 minutes (depending on size) until meat is opaque and lightly golden.
4. Serve
   • Spoon extra sauce over the tails.
   • Serve immediately.

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Tips

• Don’t overcook—lobster turns rubbery if cooked too long.
• Extra flavor: Add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika.
• Perfect sides: Garlic bread, pasta, rice, or asparagus.

If you want, I can give you a no-cream garlic butter version, air-fryer method, or baked lobster tails.