Description
A decadent and easy-to-make seafood dish featuring lobster tails broiled to perfection with a rich butter, garlic, and paprika baste. This American classic is perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, delivering tender lobster meat with a flavorful, slightly browned finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 2 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and position the oven rack about 5–6 inches from the heat source to ensure proper cooking intensity.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise to the tail. Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base to maintain shape and even cooking.
- Mix Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful baste.
- Apply Butter and Arrange: Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet, and brush generously with the butter mixture to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Broil Lobster: Broil the lobster tails for 8–10 minutes, brushing once more with the butter sauce halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the lobster meat turns opaque and develops a slight brown top crust indicating perfect doneness.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the oven, brush with any remaining butter mixture, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of white wine to the butter mixture before broiling.
- Serve this dish alongside rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
