Servings
Font
Back
0 from 213 votes

Broiled Lobster Tail

This easy broiled lobster tail uses the shell as a broiling "rack".

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lobster tails 4, between 4 and 6 ounces each
  • kosher salt
  • white pepper
  • paprika either smoked or sweet
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat broiler to 450.
  2. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut shell from top to tail, leaving tail intact.
  3. Carefully lift the entire lobster out of the shell, keeping the tail meat intact. Close shell and rest meat on the closed shell.
  4. For each lobster tail, season liberally with kosher salt, white pepper and paprika. Brush with butter.
  5. Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  6. Broil just until meat turns pink, about 7-10 minutes, depending on size

Notes

  • Figure on 4-6 ounces of cleaned and trimmed lobster tail per person.
  • Clarified butter can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
  • Lobster is done when the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch. 
  • Nutritional value is based on weight with shell.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 711IU (14%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 711IU 14%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.