Easy Classic Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe

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.

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.

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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• Shrimp and Cod Bourride
• 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

Lea Ann Brown

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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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course Seafood

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 lobster tails
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 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

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.

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Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe … It’s What’s For A Special Dinner

Lea Ann Brown

Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.