Quick Gourmet Lobster Tails
A luxurious yet easy recipe for preparing succulent lobster tails broiled with a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 10-oz Lobster tails
- 1/4 cup Salted butter (melted; 1/2 stick)
- 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the lobster tails by refrigerating overnight or submerging in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to Broil (500°F or 260°C) and adjust the rack.
- Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting down the center and spreading open the shell.
- Make the butter mixture by whisking melted butter, crushed garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Broil the lobster tails until the meat is opaque and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Notes
Fresh lobster is key for the best flavor. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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