Broiled Lobster Tails Recipe
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Broiled Lobster Tails

By: SKYGRETCH 
"This is a quick and tasty way to make DELICIOUS broiled lobster tails...YUM! Keep an eye on them while they're in the oven so they don't burn."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (135)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Uncommonly Clyde
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 whole lobster tails
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler.
  2. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal amounts butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.
  3. Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 592 | Total Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 303mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by Jody D.   view full review
This was a wonderful way to cook lobster tails. I used to always boil them, but they would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by Tami J   view full review
Made these for New Year's Eve - what a treat!! I split the meat about half way through and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Fishnmagician   view full review
Ingredients are clear, but totally dependent on the size of the tails which isn't mentioned. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by DELATIMERWRIGHT   view full review
I have used this recipe a couple of times. I modified it by adding the salt, pepper and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by RECIPERAVEN   view full review
Sometimes the most simple recipes are the most delicious. This was wonderful. I didn't use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2006 by DONNA9197   view full review
Simple and delicious. I split the shell down the middle with kitchen shears and pulled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by Ralphie Boyo   view full review
Since we very rarely eat lobster, it was difficult to determine level of doneness. The tails...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
Hubby made these for me & they were fantastic! He used Old Bay instead of paprika & salt & he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by Momof2   view full review
First time I ever prepared a lobster tail. Great recipe - my husband loved it. I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by SCGOPS   view full review
The time needed to cook lobster tails is way too dependent on their thickness. The garlic,...

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