Broiled Lobster Tails: Indulge in Garlic Lemon Butter Bliss
Indulge in the rich flavors of broiled lobster tails topped with a delectable garlic lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, and salt. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting the top shell down the center and pulling the meat out slightly.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat-side up, and brush with garlic lemon butter.
- Broil the lobster tails for about 5-7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra garlic lemon butter on the side.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lobster tails.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg