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    Home > Main Dishes Seafood > Easy Classic Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    Easy Classic Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    Published: Dec 11, 2015 · Modified: Nov 8, 2021 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe. Making broiled lobster tails at home is as easy as falling off a log and perfect for any special occasion dinner.

    Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    Holiday Season Fast and Fancy Eats

    We’re smack dab in the middle of the out of control Holiday Season in which we lose track of time, run out of time and stress over time.

    And food events certainly fill up our busy calendar this time of year. Seems we’re always planning for food, whether it be for:

    • Special Holiday meals
    • Wow-worthy desserts
    • Grabbing an appetizer for a party
    • Or simply planning quick easy dinners at home.
    how to broil lobster tails

    When I think of special Holiday meals, lobster always come to mind.

    With some simple seasoning, a dollop of butter, and a quick broil in the oven, elegant found its way to our table.

    And don’t forget to ask for Tony’s herb and garlic butter to make that lobster tail even more delicious. They keep it stashed behind the meat counter.

    How Long to Broil Lobster Tails

    How long do you broil lobster tails? It depends on the size of the tail. It will only take 6 – 10 minutes. Just keep a close eye on them, and as soon as they start to brown on top, they’re done.

    Easy Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    I hope you give this broiled lobster tail recipe a try and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.

    And if you have a favorite lobster tail recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    And if you’re looking for more seafood recipes, check out my Seafood Category. You’ll find lots of great recipes, including the most popular recipe on my site for Heavenly Halibut.

    Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    Easy Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

    Broiling lobster tails are easy. With some simple seasoning you can enjoy a special meal in just a few minutes.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course Seafood
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 lobster tails
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • melted butter
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to broil.
    • With kitchen shears, cut the back shell of the lobster tail and pull back shell to expose the meat. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, paprika and white pepper. Drizzle on the melted butter and place on rack a few inches below the broiler in oven.
    • Broil for 6 – 10 minutes depending on the size of the lobster tail. Meat should start to brown on top.

    Notes

    This method will also work just as well on a grill preheated 600 degrees and then turned down to 350 degrees.  Cook for the same amount of time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 127mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe … It’s What’s For A Special Dinner

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sara Lancaster says

      January 04, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Oooh, I haven’t tried the coconut chicken bites. Those sound really good. Beautiful lobstah!

      Reply
    2. Heather says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      That’s a decadent treat! I love lobster and should buy the tails more often! Glad to know Tony’s carries them! Yum!

      Reply
    3. Jaime, the German granddaughter says

      December 11, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Tony’s market is the best! I always buy their flat chickens. I’ll have to try those twiced baked potatoes next time! Have a happy Holidays Lea Ann!

      Reply
    4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      December 11, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      I wish we had a Tony’s Market down under. The lobster tails look delicious and the potatoes would have a queue out the door for seconds. 🙂

      Reply

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