Broiled Lobster Tails
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Last Updated on June 8, 2022 by Lisa Johnson
The best tender, juicy and deliciously easy broiled lobster tails recipe served with a garlic butter on the side. They are ready in minutes and make truly decadent restaurant quality meal at home for date nights or any other special occasions!
I have another A-M-A-Z-I-N-G date night meal for you today! Valentine’s Day is approaching and you need an extra special meal to impress that certain someone. I have said before that I hate going out on Valentine’s Day, in fact I avoid going out during the first two weeks of February so I can skip the pre-selected menus and long waits for a table!
I would much rather stay home and make a delicious meal, like these Broiled Lobster Tails that are drenched in garlic butter! If I’m am feeling extra fancy, I throw a Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak into the mix for the perfect Surf & Turf meal.
Yep, this meal right here is my perfect meal. 🙂 Luckily for me, or {gasp} any future boyfriend, the entire meal is super easy to prepare.
how to make broiled lobster tails
Preheat oven to BROIL. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet shell side up.
Cut the lobster shell down the middle with kitchen shears.
Open the shell pushing along the cut until the flesh is exposed. Lift the lobster flesh out of the shell, push the shell together towards the middle.
and lay the lobster on top of the shell. Mix melted butter, garlic, and paprika together in a small bowl. Generously brush the butter over the top of the lobster tails.
Sprinkle with ground black pepper and place under the broiler for 5 minutes, until the lobster is cooked and the shell is bright pink.
Brush lobsters tails with additional butter. Pour remaining garlic butter into small bowls.
and serve along side the Broiled Lobster Tails.
Garnish plate with lemon wedges and green onion slices if desired.
Look for a good sale on lobster!
Did I mention how amazingly delicious these Broiled Lobster Tails are? I was fortunate enough to find these lobster tails on sale at Fry’s last month for $7.98…for both! Always check your sales flyers and plan ahead if you have a specific meal in mind. I also found the ribeye on sale for $4.98 because it was within one day of the Sell by Date…score!!
This meal rivals any restaurant meal, and you can pick your own sides. I served mine with a Whole30 Wedge Salad and Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots. Oh, did I forget to mention that this entire meal is Paleo/Whole 30 compliant? The Paleo Chocolate Mousse for dessert is the perfect ending to this delicious meal.
More delicious side dish recipes
- Restaurant-style Crispy Baked Potatoes
- Simple Roasted Carrots
- Baked Potato Wedges
- Baked Parmesan-Bacon Garlic Potato Wedges
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- Where did you get your plates? Crate and Barrel {not an affiliate link}
- Where can I find the little dip bowls for the butter? Those come from Williams Sonoma. {not an affiliate link}
- What kitchen sheers do you use? I use these
- What kind of baking sheets do you use? I have 3 of these pans and I love them…I have had them for 17 years. 🙂
- Silicone Brush
- Cutting Board & Chefs Knife to slice the lemons
- Garlic Press
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Enjoy!!
Broiled Lobster Tails
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh or frozen lobster tails (defrosted if frozen) 2) 5 ounce
- .25 cup clarified butter or ghee melted
- 1 clove garlic pressed or finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to BROIL. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet shell side up.
- Cut the lobster shell down the middle with kitchen shears.
- Open the shell pushing along the cut until the flesh is exposed.
- Lift the lobster flesh out of the shell, push the shell together towards the middle, and lay the lobster on top of the shell.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and paprika together in a small bowl.
- Generously brush the butter over the top of the lobster tails.
- Place under the broiler for 5 minutes, until the lobster is cooked and the shell is bright pink.
- Brush lobsters tails with additional butter. Pour remaining garlic butter into small bowls and serve along side the Broiled Lobster Tails.
- Garnish plate with lemon wedges and green onion slices if desired.
I’m going to be dreaming about these. They are in my Pinterest queue. Yum!
Oh heavens, these look soooo good! We don’t do lobster at home often, but now I am wondering why!
I have to admit I’ve never cooked lobster at home. Looks amazing! Pinned Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Thank you Theresa, you really should try it sometime. It is worth the splurge. 😉
I have an electric stove do I broil on high or low! And for how long!!
Hi Carol, I have an electric stove as well. Broil on High for 5 minutes. 🙂