30-Minute Creamy Garlic Lobster Medallions – Luxurious & Easy
Elegant seafood made simple—your next date night dinner favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large lobster tails
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the lobster meat from the shells and slice into thick medallions. Pat dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lobster medallions for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer until silky smooth.
- Return the lobster medallions to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until perfectly cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with mashed potatoes, buttered pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster tails for the best flavor.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg