The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 lobster tails
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Calories
208 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever
Description
The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever recipe focuses on preparing lobster tails around 6 ounces each by carefully cutting along the shell to reveal the meat. The meat is then seasoned with a blend of sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and white pepper, introducing a combination of savory, smoky, and mildly spicy notes. Small pats of butter are placed on top to add richness and keep the shellfish moist during cooking.
Broiling on an upper middle oven rack cooks the lobster meat until it turns opaque and white, typically about 8-10 minutes, yielding a tender yet firm texture with lightly kissed spice. Lemon wedges can be slid between the meat and shell before cooking to add fresh citrus aroma and subtle acidity. The dish is served immediately with drawn butter to complement the lobster’s sweet, firm flesh.
The method ensures the lobster tails receive direct heat for a quick, flavorful cook without overcooking. Handling the shell carefully and removing veins or grit improves eating quality and presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails about 6 oz each
- 1 ½ tablespoon butter divided
- pinch sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.
- With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail, avoiding the meat. Devein and remove any grit if needed.
- Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.
- To make it look even better, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle with spices.
- Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.
- Place in oven on an upper middle rack.
- Let cook until meat is opaque and white, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2lobster tails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tail | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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