Description
Succulent lobster tail recipe promises a luxurious seafood experience with buttery, herb-infused elegance. Simple techniques ensure perfectly cooked, tender meat you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (10 oz or 280 g, fresh or properly thawed if frozen)
- ¼ cup salted butter (57 g, melted (½ stick))
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsps lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, for a subtle kick)
Instructions
- Thawing: Defrost lobster tails either overnight in the refrigerator or through a quick cold water method by sealing in a waterproof bag for approximately 30 minutes.
- Preparation: Position oven rack 4-5 inches below the broiler and preheat to maximum broil temperature. Using sharp kitchen shears, carefully slice down the shell’s centerline while preserving the tail fin, then gently separate meat from shell to create a butterfly presentation on a baking sheet.
- Seasoning: Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Thoroughly brush the exposed lobster meat with this aromatic mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Broiling: Place the prepared baking sheet under the broiler, cooking until the meat turns opaque with golden-brown edges, approximately 1 minute per ounce of seafood. Monitor closely to prevent overcooking.
- Finishing: Remove lobster tails from the oven and let rest briefly. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with additional melted butter for an elegant and indulgent seafood experience.
Notes
- Defrost with Care: Always thaw lobster tails slowly in the refrigerator for best texture and flavor preservation, avoiding rapid temperature changes that can compromise meat quality.
- Shell Butterfly Technique: Use sharp kitchen shears to precisely cut the shell’s top, creating an elegant presentation that allows butter and seasonings to penetrate the meat effectively.
- Broiler Positioning Matters: Place the oven rack 4-5 inches from the broiler element to ensure even cooking and prevent burning, watching closely to achieve perfect golden-brown edges.
- Cooking Time is Critical: Calculate approximately 1 minute of broiling per ounce of lobster tail, monitoring closely to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, succulent meat texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg