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Broiled lobster tails in creamy garlic butter sauce topped with melted golden cheese and fresh parsley in a white dish.

Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster:
  • - 4 lobster tails 6-8 oz each, completely thawed if frozen
  • - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • - 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • - 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Cream Sauce:
  • - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 4 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • - 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • - 1/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt unsweetened
  • - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Topping & Garnish:
  • - 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • - Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preheat Broiler:
  1. Position top oven rack 6 inches below broiler element and preheat broiler to HIGH.
Butterfly Lobster Tails:
  1. Using kitchen shears, cut straight down top shell toward tail fan. Loosen meat gently with fingers, lift meat up to rest on top of closed shell halves, and place tails into a ceramic broiler-safe baking dish.
Season Lobster:
  1. Mix 3 tbsp melted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil. Brush meat generously; season evenly with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Par-Broil Lobster:
  1. Broil tails for 4 to 5 minutes until shells turn bright red and meat begins turning opaque. Remove dish from oven.
Prepare Garlic Sauce:
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic 60 seconds until fragrant. Reduce heat, stir in evaporated milk and lemon juice, and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in Greek yogurt until silky smooth.
Sauce and Add Cheese:
  1. Spoon warm garlic sauce over lobster tails, letting extra sauce pool in pan. Top tails evenly with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Final Broil:
  1. Return baking dish to broiler for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and spotted golden-brown.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately alongside fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

- Thaw frozen lobster completely before cooking to ensure even broiling.
- Use an instant-read thermometer and cook to 140°F–145°F (60°C–63°C) to avoid overcooking.
- Stir the Greek yogurt into the sauce off the heat to prevent curdling.
- Freshly grate the cheese for the smoothest melt.
- A mix of Parmesan and mozzarella provides the bubbly, golden finish shown in the image while keeping the dish aligned with a Mediterranean-inspired approach through moderate dairy use.