Description
This fast and easy broiled lobster tail recipe yields buttery, tender, and juicy lobster tails every time. The lobster tails are butterflied and brushed with a flavorful garlic, lemon, and smoked paprika butter mixture, then broiled to perfection for a delicious seafood dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 10-oz lobster tails
Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted; 1/2 stick)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Thaw Lobster Tails: If using frozen lobster tails, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or place them in a sealed bag submerged in cold water on the counter for about 30 minutes until thawed.
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven to Broil at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Adjust the oven rack so that the lobster tails will be positioned 4 to 5 inches away from the broiler element when placed on a baking sheet.
- Butterfly Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the top shell lengthwise, starting from the opposite end of the tail fins and stopping just before the tail. Do not cut through the bottom shell. Gently spread open the shell and use your thumbs to lift the lobster meat upward, separating it from the shell while keeping it attached at the tail fin. Slightly push the shell underneath and place the meat on top, exposing it for broiling. Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, crushed garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Brush Lobster Tails: Generously brush the butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat on each tail.
- Broil Lobster Tails: Broil the lobster tails until the meat is opaque and lightly browned, approximately 1 minute per ounce. For example, broil 10-ounce tails for 10 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
Notes
- Ensure lobster tails are thawed properly for even cooking.
- Keep the lobster meat attached at the tail fin for presentation and ease of eating.
- Adjust the broiling time according to the size of the lobster tails; smaller tails require less time.
- Use freshly crushed garlic for the best flavor.
- You can substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika if needed, but smoked adds a nice depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 13.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 50.3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
