Ingredients:

For the Lobster:
– 1½ to 2 lbs lobster tail meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
– 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
– Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
– 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
– 1 tablespoon white wine
– Red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lobster
– If using frozen lobster, thaw completely
– Remove meat from shells and cut into bite-sized chunks

2. Cook the Lobster
– Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
– Sauté lobster chunks for 2-3 minutes until opaque
– Season with salt and pepper
– Remove from skillet and set aside

3. Create the Sauce
– In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat
– Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
– Add wine and reduce for 2 minutes
– Incorporate lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes
– Simmer for one minute

4. Combine
– Return lobster to skillet
– Gently coat with sauce
– Simmer 1-2 minutes
– Adjust seasoning to taste

5. Finish and Serve
– Transfer to serving platter
– Spoon sauce over lobster
– Garnish with parsley
– Serve with lemon wedges

Pro tip: Keep a close eye on the garlic while sautéing – it should be golden and fragrant, never brown, to achieve that perfect balance of flavors.