Succulent broiled lobster tails are a decadent dish cooked in a simple garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs. Simple classic ingredients showcase the lobster’s naturally sweet and subtle flavor.
An Easy Lobster Tail Dinner
Prepared and served in the shell, broiled lobster tails are easy to make. Serve them on their own or alongside steaks for a surf and turf meal. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, from mashed potatoes to roast asparagus. Lobster tail meat is great brushed with butter but it’s also great for adding to other recipes like mac and cheese.
Ingredients for Broiled Lobster Tail
Lobster Tails – Choose smaller tails that range between 4-8 ounces. For larger tails, broil further from the heat source about 6-8 minutes. Follow this guide for buying cold water lobster tails and check for any discolorations on the meat. Avoid tails soaked in sodium tripolyphosphate. Butter – Choose salted butter. For an extra flavor boost, make clarified butter (where the water is cooked out which intensifies the flavor). Seasonings – The seasonings are light to showcase the sweet flavor of the lobster meat. In addition to salt and pepper, a light sprinkle of parsley, sliced chives, or a little paprika can be added.
How to Prep Lobster Tails
How to Broil Lobster Tails
Tips for Tender Lobster Tails
Frozen lobster tails should be thawed in the fridge overnight. To thaw quickly, submerge them in cold water. Be sure not to overcook. Broil for about a minute to a minute and a half per ounce and place them 4-5 inches from the heat or on the top rack. Ensure proper cooking by using a meat thermometer. Lobster meat should be opaque and white in the center, and reach 145˚F.
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