Broiled Lobster Tails

Adalberto Heathcote

Updated on May 11, 2024

What's not to love about these broiled lobster tails? The preparation is super simple, but they taste (and look) absolutely amazing.

How to Broil Lobster Tails

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Broiled Lobster Tails Ingredients

These are the four simple ingredients you'll need for this top-rated broiled lobster tail recipe:

· Lobster tails: You'll need two whole lobster tails.
· Butter: A stick of melted butter is essential for this rich lobster recipe.
· Seasonings: These lobster tails are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.
· Lemon: A fresh lemon, cut into wedges, adds welcome brightness.

How to Make Broiled Lobster Tails

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these lobster tails at home:

1. Cut the tops of the lobster tails lengthwise and pull apart the shells.
2. Coat the meat with butter and season with the salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Broil the lobster until lightly browned and serve with lemon wedges.

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Allrecipes Community Tip and Praise

"Had never cooked lobster before and this was a really great way to cook it," according to . "Lots of flavor and very tender!"

"Once you've prepped your lobster tails, place two to three fingers into the underside of the shell in order to lift the meat into the top of the shell," suggests . "This allows you to season and butter the meat as well as enhancing the visual when plated."

"Try using Old Bay seasoning instead of paprika," says . "Otherwise perfect. Will never steam another lobster."

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Broiled Lobster Tails

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overhead looking down at two broiled lobster tails garnished with lemon wedges

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 whole lobster tails
½ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground white pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut the top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal amounts of melted butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.

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Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

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Recipe Tip

Keep an eye on the lobster tails while they're in the oven so they don't burn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

592	Calories
48g	Fat
7g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 592
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48g	62%
Saturated Fat 30g	148%
Cholesterol 303mg	101%
Sodium 891mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 37g	74%
Vitamin C 42mg	47%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 628mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.