This easy broiled lobster tails recipe is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. Juicy lobster tails are split, buttered, seasoned, and broiled to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges for a truly decadent dining experience.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of the shell down to the tail, without cutting through the underside. Gently pull the shell apart to expose the meat.
- Grab the exposed meat and carefully lift it up through the slit you just created. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Brush the mixture generously over the lobster tails.
- Broil the lobster tails for about 10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The shell should also be bright red.
- Remove the lobster tails from the oven, sprinkle them with fresh parsley, and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the broiled lobster tails with melted butter and lemon wedges for squeezing over the lobster meat. Enjoy!
