Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
In short: Butterflied lobster tails brushed with garlic lemon butter and broiled for about 8 minutes until opaque and juicy. An easy dinner for a special night. It takes about 24 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 9 min
- Total
- 24 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 295 kcal
Lobster tails are one of the easiest luxury dinners, because the oven does nearly all the work. Cutting the shell down the middle and lifting the meat on top lets the butter seep in and ensures even cooking. Eight minutes under a hot broiler is usually enough for medium tails. Watch the clock carefully, since lobster turns rubbery quickly, and serve with extra melted butter and lemon.
Instructions
- Heat the broiler (grill) to high with the rack 15 cm (6 inches) from the heat. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Use kitchen scissors to cut down the center of the top shell of each tail, from the open end to the fan, without cutting through the bottom shell. Gently spread the shell apart.
- Carefully pull the meat up through the opening, leaving it attached at the tail end, and lay it on top of the shell. Set the tails on the baking sheet.
- Whisk the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, paprika and salt together. Brush half of it over the lobster meat.
- Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size, brushing with the remaining butter halfway through. The meat is done when it is opaque white with no translucent spots and reads 63°C (145°F).
- Rest for 1 minute and serve with lemon wedges and any extra melted butter for dipping.
Tips
- Thaw frozen tails overnight in the fridge and never cook them from frozen, or the outside overcooks before the center warms.
- Check at 6 minutes. Lobster goes from perfectly tender to chewy in under 2 minutes.
Questions and answers
How do I know when lobster tails are cooked?
The meat turns opaque white with no gray or translucent patches, and the shell is bright red. A thermometer should read 63°C (145°F) in the thickest part.
Can I grill lobster tails instead of broiling them?
Yes. Grill the butterflied tails meat side up over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, basting with the garlic butter.
What should I serve with lobster tails?
Melted butter and lemon, plus a baked potato, corn on the cob or a simple green salad.
How long does it take to make Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter?
About 24 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 9 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter?
About 295 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 295 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
