Description
This Best Broiled Lobster Tail recipe delivers tender, juicy lobster meat with a golden, buttery finish in under 20 minutes. Broiling enhances the lobster’s natural sweetness while creating a lightly crisp top. Perfect for date nights, holidays, or elegant dinners at home, this easy broiled lobster tail recipe tastes just like a restaurant-quality seafood entrée.
Ingredients
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4 lobster tails (5–6 ounces each)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to broil and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
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Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell, stopping at the base of the tail. Gently pull the shell apart and lift the meat over the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
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Place prepared lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Brush the butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
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Broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and lightly browned. Internal temperature should reach 140–145°F (60–63°C).
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Remove from oven and brush with additional melted butter if desired.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture.Thaw frozen lobster tails completely before broiling.Use smoked paprika for subtle smokiness or add a pinch of cayenne for heat.For extra richness, brush with additional herb butter after cooking.No flipping is required while broiling.
