Easiest Broiled Lobster Tails
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5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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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 lobster tails
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easiest Broiled Lobster Tails
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This is the easiest method ever for restaurant-quality lobster tails at home! A simple garlic butter sauce and it's ready in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler element. Preheat the broiler in your oven.
- Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently loosen the meat from the shel. You can leave it in the shell or lift it upward, and rest it on top of the shell for presentation. Place the prepared lobster tails on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl by microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Spoon or brush the mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Place the baking sheet on the prepared oven rack. Broil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and no longer translucent, and the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze the lemon juice over the lobster meat just before eating for added flavor.
Notes
- Choosing Lobster Tails: For even cooking, use lobster tails that are 4-6 ounces. Thaw frozen tails in the refrigerator overnight.
- Butter Sauce: Feel free to make extra garlic butter for dipping—it’s the perfect complement to the rich lobster meat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1lobster tail
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
202mg
(67%)
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1418IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2lobster tails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1lobster tail | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1418IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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