Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Ingredients:

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

For the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Pat the lobster tails dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• 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.

1. Make the Sauce:

• In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
• Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

1. Bake the Lobster Tails:

• 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.

1. Serve:

• 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.