Broiled Lobster Tails
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Broiled Lobster Tails
Description
This recipe uses four medium-sized lobster tails, thawed if frozen, with onion wedges on the side. A garlic butter sauce is prepared by melting unsalted butter, sautéing crushed garlic, then simmering with white wine, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until slightly reduced. The lobster shells are cut down the back, the meat gently loosened and lifted out to rest slightly above the shell, which allows even cooking and a presentation highlight.
Broiling the lobster meat close to the heat element cooks it quickly and develops a slight crust. The sauce adds moisture and flavor throughout cooking. Fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley garnish and refresh the palate. The result is tender lobster with aromatic garlic and a subtle touch of sweetness from honey, balanced by citrus and herbs.
Including crushed garlic cloves tucked beneath the meat before broiling can impart additional flavor. The method demands close attention under the broiler to avoid overcooking the delicate lobster meat.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails 6 ounces each
- ½ onion cut into 4 wedges
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ⅓ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 cloves garlic large, crushed
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed, adjust to your taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste, cracked
- 4 lemon to serve, slices
- 2 tablespoons parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven (4-6 inches from heat element). Preheat broiler and line a baking tray / sheet with foil.
- Thaw out lobster tails, if frozen, in a pot of cold water for 30 minutes or more, until fully thawed. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add the white wine. Allow to simmer and let reduce slightly (about 2-3 minutes), then add the honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
- Using sharp kitchen shears, cut the top shell down the centre of the back to the end of the tail, leaving tail fan intact. Remove vein or shell shards, if any. Run your finger between the meat and the shell to loosen it. Spread the meat slightly open. Pull and lift the lobster meat off of the bottom of the shell, being careful not to pull the tail out completely. Place an onion wedge beneath the meat (between the meat and the shell).
- Place lobster tails, meat side up, on baking sheet. Set aside. Sprinkle each lobster with a pinch of salt and a little pepper (If desired).
- Using half of the sauce, pour or brush over each lobster (concentrating on the meat) and reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Broil for 12 to 14 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque, and edges are slightly charred.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with the remaining sauce and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra garlic flavor, place a few smashed garlic cloves under the loosened lobster meat before broiling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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