Preparing and making broiled lobster tails at home is as easy as falling off a log. Succulent, tender, butterflied … with just a few simple prep tricks you’re on your way to a fancy feel, restaurant worthy dinner.
Perfectly Broiled Lobster Tails
We’re smack dab in the middle of the out of control Holiday Season where we can lose track of time, run out of time and stress over time.
If you’re looking for an easy, stress free, fancy seafood entree for entertaining, this easy broiled lobster tail recipe is certainly one to consider. And an impressive to serve.
These butterflied lobster tails get a splash of color using paprika and an extra splash of richness with melted butter.
This method for broiling lobster tails is one I learned in Culinary School. Simple with seasoning, in under 20 minutes, start to finish, elegant broiled lobster tails are ready to plate.
Let’s take a look.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Lobster Tails: 1 per person.
- Paprika: Will not only add color, but a hint of earthiness and sweetness to lobster tails.
- Unsalted Butter: Melt butter not only to broil the lobster tails, but served in a small bowl for dipping once plated.
- White Pepper
- Kosher Salt
Ground White Pepper or White Peppercorns have a milder flavor than black pepper. White pepper can be used for appearance reasons as it can blend in when using it in light colored sauces. As far as flavor, white pepper adds a gentler and earthy flavor, while black pepper has a spicier note. Chefs commonly use white pepper in French cuisine, as well as Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes.
Ingredient Substitutes
- Paprika: I prefer a good quality sweet paprika for lobster tails. It simply doesn’t over-power or take away from the sweet flavor of lobster. If you want to add a smoky nuance, use Smoked Paprika. But be careful, this will quickly overpower and takeaway from the lobster experience. Use sparingly.
- Salt: Chef’s prefer Kosher salt for it’s pure salt flavor. If you don’t have Kosher, use sea salt.
How To Broil Lobster Tails
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.
What To Serve With Broiled Lobster Tails
- Potatoes: In keeping with the easy, stress free theme for this dinner, take a look at this Slow Cooker Baked Potato Recipe. Or this Make Ahead Sour Cream Mashed Potato recipe. Both recipes will simplify your dinner plans.
- Green Vegetable: Simple sauteed asparagus are always an easy side. You can rinse them and cut off the tough ends in advance. Once the lobster tails are in the oven, sautee them in a skillet with butter and seasoning and they’re ready in a jiff. You also might like this Martha Stewart recipe for elegant Mixed Green Vegetables. An elegant side dish that will pair well lobster tails.
- Or how about a make ahead salad. Take a look at this Baby Kale and Apple Salad. Healthy, fancy and unique, it’s a great choice.
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.
More Fancy Seafood Recipes
- Ale Poached Shrimp in Saffron Cream Sauce
- Scallops with Rustic Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
- Seafood Pan Roast
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.
Easy Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- melted butter
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
Nutrition
Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe … It’s What’s For A Special Dinner
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Oooh, I haven’t tried the coconut chicken bites. Those sound really good. Beautiful lobstah!
That’s a decadent treat! I love lobster and should buy the tails more often! Glad to know Tony’s carries them! Yum!
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!
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. 🙂