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Broiled Lobster Tails

Broiled Lobster Tails with a Garlic Butter White Wine Sauce is a fancy, classy and best of all EASY to make recipe. Ready in under 20 minutes, let the oven do all the cooking for you! Full of flavour, there's no need to go to a restaurant for chef-tasting, slightly charred lobster tails! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lobster tails 6 ounces each
  • ½ onion cut into 4 wedges
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 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 cracked pepper to taste
  • 4 lemon slices to serve
  • 2 tablespoons parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. Using half of the sauce, pour or brush over each lobster (concentrating on the meat) and reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
  7. Broil for 12 to 14 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque, and edges are slightly charred.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with the remaining sauce and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Tip: Once you've separated the meat from the shell, pop a couple of smashed garlic cloves in there for an extra kick of flavour!

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Potassium 356mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% 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.