Lobster in Creamy Garlic Sauce

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell of each lobster tail, then lift the meat and rest it on top. Keep it attached at the base.
  2. 2In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter and stir in garlic until fragrant.
  3. 3Pour in heavy cream, then whisk in Parmesan, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. 4Place the lobster tails in a baking dish and brush with the remaining melted butter.
  5. 5Dust with paprika for that golden look.
  6. 6Pour the sauce around (and a little over) the lobster.
  7. 7Bake at 375°F for 12 –15 minutes until the lobster turns opaque and tender.
  8. 8Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
  9. 9Spoon extra sauce over the top.

Ingredients

  • 2 each lobster tails
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • for color Paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • for serving Lemon wedges

Equipment

kitchen shearssmall saucepanbaking dish

Tips

  • Keep the lobster meat attached at the base so it bakes tender and pretty.
  • Dust with paprika for a golden look.
  • Spoon extra sauce over the top for a cozy 'restaurant' part.