Description
Quick and easy Broiled Lobster Tails with butter and lemon, ready in under 15 minutes for a simple, restaurant-quality seafood dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–4 lobster tails (8–10 ounces each), fresh or fully thawed
- 3–4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- Lemon wedges, for broiling and serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven broiler on high and position a rack about 5–6 inches from the heat source.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the lobster shell lengthwise, stopping before the tail fin.
- Gently spread the shell and lift the lobster meat out of the shell.
- Remove any visible vein. Rinse, if desired.
- Place the lobster meat on top of the shell and insert a lemon wedge inside the shell.
- Place the lobster tails flesh-side up on a baking sheet.
- Season the lobster meat with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Top each with a tablespoon of butter, cut into two pats.
- Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on the size of the tails, until the meat is opaque and lightly browned on top.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional melted butter.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Thaw frozen lobster tails fully before cooking for even broiling. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water for 20–30 minutes.
- Do not overcook. Lobster becomes tough and rubbery if broiled too long. The meat should be opaque, and just lightly golden on top.
- Butter variations: Melted butter can be used in replacement of butter pats. Melted butter can also be flavored with minced garlic, lemon zest, or fresh herbs before brushing on the lobster.
- Serving ideas: Serve with roasted vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or a crisp green salad for a complete seafood dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Fish and Seafood