Broiled Lobster Tails

Impress your guests with deliciously beautiful and easy seafood! Bring all the ingredients together and enjoy a restaurant-style dinner in the comfort of your own dining room in less than an hour!

Course Entree, Main

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 298kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 small lobster tails (4-8 ounces each)
¼ cup (60g) melted butter
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (5g) minced garlic
2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (2-3g) paprika
1 pinch (<1g) cayenne pepper (optional)
1-2 teaspoons (2g) minced thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Using kitchen shears or scissors, cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise down the center, but not all the way to the tail. Pry the shell apart slightly, keeping the fin end intact, lift the meat and lay it over the shell.
Brush the meat with the garlic sauce, making sure to completely cover all the meat.
Place the tails in a 9”x13” baking sheet, cover with a plastic wrap, and let them marinate in the fridge for 25-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to broil, place the baking pan on the upper-middle rack, and broil the tails for 5-10 minutes (depending on their size) or until the flesh is opaque and firm.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your chosen sides.

Notes

To get the timing right, calculate one minute per ounce. So a 4-ounce tail should take 4 minutes under the broiler.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is just an estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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