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.

2. **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.

3. **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.

4. **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.