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Broiled Lobster Tails

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"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."
Broiled Lobster Tails Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 82 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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 medium 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 5 to 10 minutes, or until butter is melted and lightly browned, and lobster meat is opaque. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 20, 2007 by Jody D. 
This was a wonderful way to cook lobster tails. I used to always boil them, but they would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2007 by Tami J 
Made these for New Year's Eve - what a treat!! I split the meat about half way through and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2006 by Fishnmagician 
Ingredients are clear, but totally dependent on the size of the tails which isn't mentioned. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2005 by DELATIMERWRIGHT 
I have used this recipe a couple of times. I modified it by adding the salt, pepper and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2003 by Ralphie Boyo 
Since we very rarely eat lobster, it was difficult to determine level of doneness. The tails... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2006 by RECIPERAVEN 
Sometimes the most simple recipes are the most delicious. This was wonderful. I didn't use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2006 by DONNA9197 
Simple and delicious. I split the shell down the middle with kitchen shears and pulled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
Hubby made these for me & they were fantastic! He used Old Bay instead of paprika & salt & he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 28, 2003 by SCGOPS 
The time needed to cook lobster tails is way too dependent on their thickness. The garlic,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 14, 2007 by Momof2 
First time I ever prepared a lobster tail. Great recipe - my husband loved it. I used a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Broiled Lobster Tails

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 590

  • Total Fat: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 305mg
  • Sodium: 1033mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 36.9g

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