Broiled Lobster Tails: Discover Easy Garlic Butter Bliss!
An easy show-stopper dinner that screams luxury with zero stress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (split in half, shell-on)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top of each shell and gently lift the lobster meat to sit on top.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Combine melted butter, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush & Broil: Brush lobster meat generously with the butter sauce. Broil on high for 7–9 minutes until the meat is opaque and lightly golden on top.
- Drizzle & Garnish: Spoon a little extra garlic butter over the finished tails and sprinkle chopped parsley.
- Serve It Hot: Plate with lemon wedges and a side of warm butter for dipping.
Notes
- Perfect for an elegant date night or weekend dinner.
- Adjust the garlic and seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg