Description
This Easy Broiled Lobster Tail is a restaurant-quality seafood dish made simple! Topped with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce and broiled until golden and slightly charred, this succulent lobster recipe is perfect for date nights, special occasions, or an elegant dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt & black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the shell and gently pull the meat up, resting it on top of the shell.
- Make the lemon butter sauce: In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the lobster: Brush the butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Broil the lobster: Place the lobster tails on the baking sheet and broil for 8–10 minutes, or until the lobster is golden, slightly charred, and opaque.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for extra freshness.
Notes
- For extra browning and caramelization, baste the lobster with more butter halfway through broiling.
- Use a meat thermometer—lobster is done when it reaches 140°F (60°C) internally.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Swap paprika for cayenne pepper if you like a spicier kick.
