Lobster Tails
Elevate your next meal with these decadent Broiled Lobster Tails, a dish that combines elegance and simplicity in every bite. Featuring tender lobster meat brushed with a luscious garlic butter sauce enhanced with paprika and a hint of fresh lemon, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of rich and tangy flavors. The lobster is broiled to perfection in just 10 minutes, creating a beautifully caramelized top while keeping the meat juicy and succulent. Ideal for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight treat, these lobster tails are easy to prepare with step-by-step guidance, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside lemon wedges for a vibrant finish, this recipe is sure to impress your family and guests. Dive into this quick and unforgettable seafood delight, perfect for a gourmet dining experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to broil and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Using kitchen scissors, cut down the middle of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fan. Gently pull the meat out of the shell, keeping it attached at the tail end, and rest it on top of the shell.
Rinse the lobster tails under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, and stir well. Remove from heat once the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster tails, ensuring all the exposed meat is coated.
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil, meat side up.
Broil the lobster tails for 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly browned on top. Baste with additional garlic butter halfway through cooking if desired.
Remove the lobster tails from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the lobster meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4011 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1235 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
