Broiled Lobster Tails
These Broiled Lobster Tails are a luxurious yet simple dish featuring tender, buttery meat seasoned with garlic and paprika. Perfect for date nights, holidays, or impressing dinner guests—ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails about 6 oz each
- 1½ tbsp butter divided
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high. Place oven rack in upper middle.
- Butterfly lobster tails. Pull meat up and set on top of shell.
- Season with spice mix. Dot with butter.
- Broil 8–10 minutes, until opaque.
- Serve hot with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
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Notes
Choosing Lobster Tails: Cold-water lobster tails tend to be sweeter and more tender—opt for those if possible.
Don’t Overcook: The key to juicy lobster is to remove it from the oven as soon as it's opaque. Overcooking leads to tough meat.
Add a Kick: For a spicy version, add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice mix.