Description
This recipe offers the easiest way to prepare succulent broiled lobster tails. Featuring a flavorful garlic butter sauce with smoked paprika and lemon juice, the lobster meat is butterflied and broiled to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy lobster with a lightly browned top. Perfect for a special occasion or an elegant seafood dinner, this dish is simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (4 to 6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat the broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source for optimal cooking intensity.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of each lobster tail shell lengthwise, stopping at the base. Gently loosen the meat from the shell without fully detaching it, then lift the meat up and rest it on top of the shell to create a butterflied presentation.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Brush Lobster Meat: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat, ensuring good coverage for rich flavor.
- Broil Lobster Tails: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup. Broil for 8–10 minutes, or until the lobster meat becomes opaque and lightly browned on top, indicating it is cooked through but still tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the oven, drizzle with extra melted butter if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or properly thawed lobster tails to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
- Keep a close eye on the lobster tails while broiling to prevent overcooking, which can cause the meat to become tough.
- Serve with drawn butter, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
