Broiled Lobster Tail
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Broiled Lobster Tail
Description
This recipe involves preheating a broiler and positioning the oven rack close to the heat source. Using kitchen shears, the lobster tails are carefully cut to butterfly and the digestive tract is removed. The meat is loosened and lifted out while staying attached to the shell, which serves as a base during cooking. A compound butter made by melting salted butter with minced garlic and fresh chopped parsley is spooned over the lobster meat, with an additional tablespoon of butter placed atop each tail. The broiling time is calculated based on tail weight, approximately one minute and 15 seconds per ounce, with adjustments for larger tails to avoid overcooking. Doneness is checked with a meat thermometer or by appearance, ensuring the lobster is fully opaque and tender.
Lemon wedges are served alongside as a fresh, acidic counterpoint. The notes advise repositioning the rack for larger tails and describe the technique to butterfly the tails safely and effectively. Pink lobster meat indicates a female lobster and is not a concern.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails 4 to 8 ounces, cold water
- 4 tablespoons butter salted, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven broiler to high heat, and adjust the oven rack 4 inches from the broiler.
- Use kitchen shears to butterfly (see notes for details) and clean lobster tails. Remove the digestive tract and rinse off.
- Place butterflied lobster tail in a baking dish or broiler pan with the shell side down. Set aside.
- In a small microwave safe dish, melt 2 tablespoons butter in microwave by heating for 20-30 seconds. Reserve remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in minced garlic and fresh, finely chopped parsley.
- Carefully spoon butter mixture over lobster meat. Reserve some for after cooking.
- Add 1 tablespoon of reserved butter to the top of each lobster tail.
- Place lobster tail in oven and broil 4-5 inches from heat for around 1 ¼ minutes per ounce (one minute and 15 seconds per ounce). If broiling large tails, broil farther away from the heat source (approximately 6-8 minutes)
- Remove from oven, use a meat thermometer to test doneness (140°F) or check that meat is no longer translucent, but rather white or opaque.
- Remove from baking dish and serve with remaining butter and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- For tails larger than 9 ounces, move the oven rack to the middle for more even cooking.
- Pink lobster meat merely means the lobster is female and is safe to eat.
- To butterfly the tail: cut along the shell center, remove the digestive tract, loosen meat from the shell carefully, and lift it to rest atop the shell still attached at the base.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness at 140°F or check for opaque, firm meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 57.7mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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