Grilled Lobster Tails

What’s not to adore about these broiled lobster tails? They’re incredibly easy to prepare, yet taste (and look) absolutely stunning.

How to Broil Lobster Tails

You’ll find a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions in the recipe below, but let’s start with the basics:

Ingredients for Broiled Lobster Tails

Here are the four basic ingredients you'll need for this highly-rated broiled lobster tail recipe:

· Lobster Tails: You’ll need two whole lobster tails.
· Butter: Melted butter is key to making these lobster tails rich and flavorful.
· Seasonings: A simple blend of salt, pepper, and paprika enhances the lobster's natural taste.
· Lemon: Fresh lemon wedges bring a zesty brightness to the dish.

How to Prepare Broiled Lobster Tails

The full step-by-step recipe is provided below, but here’s a quick overview of what to expect when making these lobster tails at home:

1. Using kitchen shears, cut the lobster tails lengthwise along the top and gently separate the shells.
2. Brush the lobster meat with melted butter and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Broil the lobster until lightly browned and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

What to Pair With Broiled Lobster Tails

Browse our collection of Best Side Dishes for Lobster for delicious ideas to complement your meal. Here are a few recipes you'll find:

· Quick Cheddar Garlic Biscuits
· Broccoli in Lemon Butter Sauce
· Mushroom Risotto

Dinogo Community Tip and Praise

"I had never cooked lobster before, but this was an excellent way to do it," says censerd. "Full of flavor and incredibly tender!"

"After preparing your lobster tails, slide two to three fingers under the shell to lift the meat into the top shell," recommends WannabeChefBrandon. "This helps with seasoning and buttering the meat, plus it looks great when plated."

"Consider using Old Bay seasoning instead of paprika," suggests wendy1971. "Otherwise, it's perfect. I’ll never steam lobster again."

Editorial contribution by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 whole lobster tails

• ½ cup butter, melted

• ½ teaspoon ground paprika

• salt and ground white pepper to taste

• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Gather all necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise. Gently separate the shells, and season the lobster meat with melted butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.

Broil the lobster tails until the meat turns opaque and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve the lobster tails with a garnish of fresh lemon wedges.

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