10ouncesfresh or frozen lobster tails (defrosted if frozen)2) 5-ounce
.25cupclarified butter or gheemelted
1clovegarlicpressed or finely minced
0.5teaspoonsweet paprika
sea salt and white or black pepperto taste
lemon wedges
Instructions
Thaw the lobster tails if they’re frozen. Move oven rack to the center of your oven and turn on the broiler. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet shell side up.
Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise down the middle.
Gently pull the shell apart along the cut to expose the lobster meat, but keep the bottom shell intact.
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.
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, with the meat side facing up 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 white or 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 lemon butter. Pour remaining garlic butter into small bowls.
Serve the broiled lobster tails with additional melted butter and lemon wedges on the side for dipping. Garnish plate with lemon wedges and green onion slices if desired.
Notes
For smaller lobster tails around 5 ounces, the cooking time will be shorter compared to larger tails. Here’s a general guideline for cooking smaller lobster tails: 5 to 6 ounces (140 to 170 grams): Boil for about 4 to 6 minutes.
Broil lobster tails in the center of the oven, at least 6-inches from the top, for approximately 1 minute per ounce.
Lobster tails are done when the meat turns opaque and slightly firm to the touch. You can also use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 135-140°F (60°C) on an instant read thermometer.
For best results, use thawed lobster tails.
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