Description
You can prepare delicious lobster tails at home with garlic butter. This recipe shows you how to butterfly and broil them for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise with kitchen shears.
- Pull the meat upward and rest it on top of the shell.
- Mix the butter garlic lemon juice and paprika in a bowl.
- Brush the mixture over the lobster meat.
- Place the tails on a baking sheet.
- Broil the lobster for 8 to 10 minutes until the meat is white.
- Garnish with parsley before you serve.
Notes
- Thaw frozen tails completely before you cook.
- Check the meat reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the meat tender.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
Keywords: lobster tail recipe garlic butter seafood