Description
This Broiled Lobster Tail recipe features succulent lobster tails bathed in a savory herb and garlic butter, broiled to perfection until tender and lightly browned. Quick and elegant, it makes an impressive appetizer or a stunning main dish for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 3 lobster tails (12-14 ounces each, cold or warm water)
Butter Mixture
- 6 tablespoons herb and garlic butter
- melted unsalted butter for serving
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- lemon wedges for serving
- coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- optional minced fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler to high heat to ensure a hot cooking environment for the lobster tails.
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Pinch the bottom part of the lobster tail shell to compact it, then use kitchen shears or a knife to cut down the top shell from tail to opening, carefully slicing through just the shell. This helps in removing the meat easily.
- Extract Lobster Meat: Gently pull out the lobster meat and position it on top of the shell for presentation. Place the tails on a sheet tray spaced a few inches apart.
- Butter the Lobster: Add approximately 2 tablespoons of herb and garlic butter paprika mixture on top of each lobster meat portion to infuse flavor and richness.
- Broil the Lobster: Place the sheet tray with lobster tails on a middle rack in the oven under the preheated broiler. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size, until the edges are browned and the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
- Rest the Lobster: Remove the lobster tails from the oven and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Arrange the lobster tails on a serving platter with lemon wedges and additional melted butter if desired. Garnish with optional minced parsley or chives for added color and flavor.
Notes
- This broiled lobster tail recipe is both quick and elegant, making it perfect for appetizers or main courses.
- The herb and garlic butter enhances the natural sweetness of the lobster.
- Careful monitoring of the cooking time ensures lobster is tender and not overcooked.
- Serving with lemon wedges and melted butter adds zest and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 0.04 g
- Sodium: 342 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.02 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
