How to Broil a Lobster Tail
Elevate your seafood game with this simple yet sophisticated recipe for broiled lobster tails. Perfectly tender and bursting with buttery garlic flavor, these lobster tails are brushed with a rich blend of melted butter, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of paprika for a vibrant kick. The broiling technique ensures a golden, lightly crisped finish while locking in moisture, delivering restaurant-quality results in just 8 minutes. Ideal for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with a squeeze of lemon, these broiled lobster tails are a decadent treat you'll want to savor.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Step 2
Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin.
Step 3
Carefully pry the shells apart and gently lift the lobster meat, resting it on top of the shell without detaching it completely.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 5
Brush the prepared lobster meat generously with the seasoned butter mixture, reserving a little for basting during cooking.
Step 6
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil, meat side up.
Step 7
Broil the lobster tails for 6-8 minutes, basting once with the remaining butter mixture, until the meat is opaque and lightly golden on top. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
Step 8
Remove the lobster tails from the broiler and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, optionally with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 658.4 grams (658.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1008 |
| Total Fat 52.40g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 26.80g | 134% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g | |
| Cholesterol 628mg | 209% |
| Sodium 4297mg | 187% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.40g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.30g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 0.90g | |
| Protein 119.00g | 238% |
| Vitamin D 9IU | 45% |
| Calcium 530mg | 41% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1210mg | 26% |
Source of Calories