Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 5–6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil and position the rack in the middle.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise. Gently pull the meat up and rest it on top of the shell.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Place lobster tails on a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Broil for 8–10 minutes, until the meat is opaque and slightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lobster to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can grill or bake instead of broiling if preferred.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg