Description
A straightforward method for cooking lobster tails under the broiler for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the lobster tails shell-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use kitchen shears to cut through the top of the shell lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fan. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the exposed lobster meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the tail.
- Remove from the broiler, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier handling, you can freeze the lobster tails for 15 minutes before cutting the shell.
- If the meat starts browning too quickly, move the baking sheet to a higher rack position away from the heat source.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: broiled lobster, lobster tails, quick seafood, garlic butter lobster, simple lobster recipe