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The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever

Easy broiled lobster tails in just 10 minutes - with light notes of lemon, butter, paprika, and white pepper.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 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 celtic sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.
  3. 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.
  4. Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.
  5. To make it look even better, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.
  6. Mix spices in a small bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with spices.
  8. Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.
  9. Place in oven on an upper middle rack.
  10. Let cook until meat is opaque and white, about 8-10 minutes.
  11. Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tail Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2lobster 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.