Mediterranean Broiled Lobster Tails in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or use extra virgin olive oil for a Mediterranean touch)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or use a mix of Greek yogurt + cream for lightness)
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or Aleppo pepper for more Mediterranean flavor)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or oregano (optional for extra herbal aroma)
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions ️

1. Prepare Lobster Tails

Using kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently lift the meat above the shell while keeping it attached at the base.

Preheat your oven to broil (high heat).

2. Make Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).

Stir in the heavy cream (or Greek yogurt mixture) and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add lemon juice, zest, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Stir in chopped parsley and optional dill/oregano.

3. Broil the Lobster Tails

Place the lobster tails on a baking tray lined with foil.

Brush generously with the garlic butter sauce.

Broil for about 7–9 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly golden on top. Baste once more halfway through with the sauce.

4. Serve

Drizzle remaining sauce over the lobster tails.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.