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Perfect Broiled Lobster Tails for a Special Occasion

Close-up of two perfectly cooked broiled lobster tail halves, split and topped with butter and fresh parsley.
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Learn how to butterfly and broil lobster tails to achieve sweet, tender meat every time. This recipe is perfect for your next gourmet celebration dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6-8 ounce) lobster tails, fresh or thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler to high. Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. Prepare the lobster tails: Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the top shell of each tail, stopping just before the tail fan. Do not cut through the bottom shell.
  3. Gently pull the meat up through the opening, keeping it attached at the base. Lay the meat flat on top of the shell. This is called butterflying.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Brush half of the butter mixture evenly over the exposed lobster meat.
  6. Place the prepared tails on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  7. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes. Baste the meat with the remaining butter mixture halfway through cooking.
  8. The lobster is done when the meat is opaque white throughout and the shell is bright red. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For the best presentation, make sure you pull the meat up and lay it nicely over the shell before broiling.
  • If you are cooking more than two tails, you may need to rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking for even results.
  • This method works well for a fantastic Mothers Day dinner idea.

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