Luxurious Broiled Lobster Tails with Cheesy Garlic Butter Sauce 🦞🧄🧀🍋✨
Elegant, indulgent, and bursting with flavor—these broiled lobster tails are brushed with garlic butter, topped with melted cheese, and finished with fresh parsley and lemon. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients đź›’
- 6 large cold water lobster tails (5–7 oz each)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ÂĽ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup shredded cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions 👩‍🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
- Butterfly lobster tails: Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise. Gently pull meat up and rest it on the shell for presentation.
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Brush & broil: Brush lobster meat generously with garlic butter. Broil 8–10 minutes, basting halfway, until opaque and firm.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over lobster tails. Broil 1–2 minutes more until cheese melts and browns slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy hot and luxurious!
Tips 🌟
- Extra indulgent: Drizzle additional garlic butter before serving.
- Variation: Try Gruyère for a nutty flavor or Monterey Jack for creamy melt.
- Serving idea: Pair with roasted asparagus, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crisp white wine.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Luxurious Broiled Lobster Tails—cheesy, garlicky, and unforgettable 🦞🧄🧀🍋✨”
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