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The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever
This recipe prepares broiled lobster tails seasoned with a mix of sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and white pepper, topped with butter for richness. The lobster meat is carefully exposed by cutting the shell to sit on top, allowing direct broiling heat for a tender, opaque finish. It produces flavorful lobster tails with a mild smoky seasoning and buttery moisture, suitable for serving with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
lobster tails
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 lobster tails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% 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.