Description
Indulge in the luxury of Easy Lobster Tails, featuring tender and sweet meat perfect for dipping in rich garlic butter. This elegant dish is quick to prepare, making it a stunning centerpiece for any occasion—from celebrations to weeknight dinners. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your guests with restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh lobster tails (6–8 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight in the refrigerator if needed. Preheat your oven broiler to high (about 500°F or 260°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the length of each lobster shell without cutting too deep.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and mix in garlic powder; keep warm.
- Season exposed lobster meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Broil lobster tails on the baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until opaque and slightly browned.
- Drizzle with melted butter before serving and add lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg