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Perfect Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Butter

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A quick and simple broiled lobster tail recipe featuring a flavorful garlic herb compound butter that delivers tender, juicy lobster with a lightly caramelized top.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the lobster tails (10 minutes): Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell lengthwise, stopping before the tail fin. Gently pry the shell apart and loosen the lobster meat without detaching it completely, then lift the meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
  2. Make the garlic herb compound butter (5 minutes): In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined and creamy.
  3. Preheat the broiler: Set your oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler on high.
  4. Butter the lobster tails: Generously brush or spoon the compound butter over the exposed lobster meat, coating thoroughly. Reserve a little butter for finishing after broiling.
  5. Broil the lobster tails (7-10 minutes): Place the lobster tails on a broiler-safe baking dish and slide under the broiler. Cook until the meat turns opaque and firm with a slight golden crust. Aim for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) if using a thermometer.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove from oven and spread remaining warm compound butter over the meat. Let rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Watch the lobster closely while broiling to avoid overcooking and rubbery texture. Use softened butter for best compound butter texture. Fresh lobster tails cook best; if using pre-cooked tails, reduce broil time to 3-5 minutes. Compound butter can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

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