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Lobster Tail

Elegant Broiled Lobster Tails (Gourmet Garlic Butter Recipe)

These elegant broiled lobster tails deliver true steakhouse luxury at home. Using a classic butterfly technique and a bold garlic butter glaze, the lobster cooks quickly under high heat, resulting in tender, juicy meat with a beautifully caramelized finish. Perfect for romantic dinners, holidays, or an elevated surf-and-turf experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 each cold-water lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 each lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Equipment

  • kitchen shears
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the lobster shell, stopping just before the tail fin.
  2. Gently loosen and lift the lobster meat, pulling it upward so it rests on top of the shell while remaining attached at the base.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  4. Place lobster tails on a lined baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Broil lobster tails 4–5 inches from the heat source for 5–10 minutes, about 1 minute per ounce, until meat is opaque and reaches 140°F.
  6. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking. Lobster should be opaque and just firm, not rubbery.

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