Description
This recipe for the best lobster tail delivers succulent, tender lobster meat topped with a flavorful garlic herb butter and broiled to perfection. The lobster is butterflied for even cooking and infused with a fragrant blend of paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley, resulting in an elegant, restaurant-quality seafood dish that’s quick and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme, minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Lobster: Preheat your oven to the broil setting or 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Using kitchen shears, carefully butterfly each lobster tail by cutting down the center of the shell. Gently loosen the lobster meat from the shell and pull it upward, leaving the meat resting on top of the shell for even cooking. Season the meat with salt and pepper, then place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley until well combined. This flavorful butter will add richness and aromatic layers to the lobster.
- Broil Lobster Tails: Evenly spread the garlic herb butter mixture over each lobster tail. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a lightly browned surface. Keep a close eye to avoid overcooking.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Optionally, provide additional melted butter on the side for dipping. Enjoy your perfectly broiled lobster tails!
Notes
- Be careful when butterflying lobster tails to avoid cutting all the way through the shell or meat.
- Adjust the amount of paprika based on your preferred spice level.
- Watch the lobster closely while broiling to prevent burning as broiler intensities can vary.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftover lobster can be chilled and used for seafood salads or lobster rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
