Description
Tender, juicy lobster tails broiled with a flavorful garlic butter sauce, easy to make at home and perfect for a special occasion or weeknight treat.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh or frozen lobster tails, thawed if frozen (about 5–6 oz each)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley sprigs, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil at 500°F, positioning the rack 4–6 inches from the heat source.
- Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting through the top shell lengthwise, stopping before the base. Loosen the meat and lift it to rest on top of the shell.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place lobster tails meat-side up on a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter sauce.
- Broil 6–11 minutes depending on tail size, until meat is opaque and reaches 140–145°F internal temperature.
- Drizzle remaining butter sauce over lobster and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use olive oil instead of butter for a lighter Mediterranean version.
- Swap parsley with fresh dill, tarragon, or thyme for different flavors.
- Grill the butterflied tails instead of broiling for a smoky twist.
- Replace lemon juice with lime for a citrus-forward variation.
- Cook frozen tails by adding 2–3 extra minutes to the broiling time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–11 minutes
- Category: Main/Seafood
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
