Description
This recipe for the easiest broiled lobster tails delivers a quick, flavorful seafood dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal. Lobster tails are broiled with a garlic butter sauce infused with lemon juice and paprika, resulting in succulent, tender meat with a lightly browned top. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an impressive yet simple dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails (4–6 ounces each)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler and Prepare Lobster Tails: Preheat your oven broiler on high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping at the base to keep the shell intact. Gently pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat through the opening so it sits on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
- Brush Lobster Meat with Butter: Generously brush the prepared lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring every exposed surface is coated for maximum flavor.
- Broil the Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet with the meat side up. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top. Optionally, baste the lobster meat with more butter mixture halfway through cooking for extra richness.
- Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired, to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Take care not to overcook the lobster, as it cooks quickly and can become tough and rubbery under the broiler.
- For an extra kick of flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the butter mixture.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or garlic butter pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
