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Broiled Lobster Tail recipe

This simple Broiled Lobster Tail recipe will show you the easiest way to make lobster tail in the broiler for any special occasion. It takes just a few minutes to come out perfect and create a sophisticated, exceptional meal at home. Save this to Pinterest now so you can always find it!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broiled lobster tail, broiled lobster tail recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Kitchen sheers

Ingredients

  • 4 8 oz. lobster tails, deveined
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 tbsp salted butter, divided and melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
  • Additional: Sea salt, pepper and extra lemon juice to taste

Instructions

  • Clean the lobsters by rinsing them under ice cold water.
  • Remove the vein if needed. Please see video.
  • Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and set to broil.
  • Use kitchen sheers to cut down the center exterior of the lobster shell. Be careful not to cut the meat, just cut the sheel. Leave about 1/4 inch connected near the tail.
  • Pull the shell away from the meat and then pull the meat out, leaving it attached at the bottom.Place it on top of the shell.
  • Mix together the smoked paprika, garlic salt, garlic powder and white pepper. Melt half of the butter and then mix it with the spices and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle or baste the mix on top of the lobster meat and then immediately put them in the oven. Do not do this early because the lemon juice will begin to cook the lobster meat.
  • Cook in the broiler for 1 minute per ounce. Overcooking can cause the meat to become rubbery.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately with additional melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper and parsley.