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Easiest Broiled Lobster Tails

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 lobster tails
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler element. Preheat the broiler in your oven.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.