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Two broiled lobster tails on a wooden board.
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The Best Broiled Lobster Tails Ever

Easy broiled lobster tails in just 10 minutes - with light notes of lemon, butter, paprika, and white pepper.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broiled, lobster recipe, lobster tail, main dish, seafood
Servings: 2 lobster tails
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 Lobster tails about 6 oz each
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter divided
  • pinch celtic sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.
  • With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail, avoiding the meat. Devein and remove any grit if needed.
  • Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.
  • To make it look even better, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.
  • Mix spices in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle with spices.
  • Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.
  • Place in oven on an upper middle rack.
  • Let cook until meat is opaque and white, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tail | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g