Preheat the Broiler:
Start by preheating your oven’s broiler. This high-heat method is perfect for quickly cooking the lobster tails while giving them a nice, slightly charred finish.
Season the Lobster:
Place the split lobster tails on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spread out evenly. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Set them aside as you prepare the garlic butter sauce.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
Melt the Butter:
In a medium-sized skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. The butter serves as the base for the rich sauce that will coat the lobster tails.
Sauté the Garlic:
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn, as this will make it taste bitter.
Add the Cream:
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. The cream thickens the sauce, making it luxuriously smooth.
Incorporate the Parmesan:
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it has fully melted into the sauce. The cheese adds a savory depth to the sauce, complementing the natural sweetness of the lobster.
Season and Flavor:
Add the juice of half a lemon to the sauce, stirring to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 3: Broil the Lobster Tails
Coat with Sauce:
Spoon a generous amount of the garlic butter sauce over each lobster tail. Make sure the sauce covers the meat completely, allowing it to seep into every crevice.
Broil:
Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler. Broil the lobster tails for 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly charred at the edges. Keep a close eye on them to prevent overcooking.
Step 4: Finish and Serve
Final Drizzle:
Once the lobster tails are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the top. This extra step ensures each bite is bursting with flavor.
Garnish:
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added zesty touch.
