Description
This Easiest Broiled Lobster Tails recipe delivers tender, flavorful lobster meat with a garlic butter glaze, cooked quickly under the broiler for a perfect seafood main course that’s both elegant and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 ounces each)
Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- chopped parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base. Gently pry the shell apart and lift the lobster meat, keeping it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to blend all the flavors together for a rich and savory butter mixture.
- Apply the Butter Mixture: Generously brush the garlic butter over the exposed lobster meat, ensuring each tail is well coated to maximize flavor and moisture.
- Broil the Lobster: Arrange the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet and place them under the preheated broiler. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a light golden brown on top, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lobster from the oven, brush with additional melted butter for extra richness, and sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.
Notes
- Choose lobster tails of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; lobster is done when it reaches 140°F internally.
- Serve with rice, salad, or crusty bread to create a complete, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
