How To Broil A Lobster Tail Recipes

BROILED LOBSTER TAIL

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Using kitchen scissors, cut a 2-in.-wide rectangle from the top shell of each lobster tail; loosen from lobster meat and remove., Pull away edges of remaining shell to release lobster meat from sides; pry meat loose from bottom shell, keeping tail end attached. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Arrange butter slices over lobster meat., Broil 5-6 in. from heat until meat is opaque, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with lemon wedges.

HOW TO BROIL A LOBSTER TAIL

Steps:

• Line a broiler pan with foil pressing it into the grooves of the pan.
• Cut a line down the center of the top of the shell (not the underside of shell), stopping just before the tail fins.
• Pull shell apart leaving it intact, and gently pull lobster meat out, cradling it on top of the now opened shell.
• Using a sharp knife, make a small slit down the top of the meat and spread it by running your finger through the lobster meat.
• Fill crevice with butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper and paprika.
• Broil 3-4 inches from heat for approximately 1 minute per ounce.
• (ie: a 4 oz tail would take about 4 minutes).
• Watch carefully.

EASY BROILED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler.
• Thaw the lobster tails partially and use kitchen scissors to cut the shells open lengthwise down the back. Brush the exposed meat with olive oil and season with lemon pepper. Place on a broiler pan with the opening facing upwards.
• Broil the tails about 6 inches from the heat source until they are opaque and slightly browned at the edges, about 10 minutes.

BROILED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• 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.
• Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut the lobster tails straight down the middle using kitchen shears. Butterfly the lobster meat by pulling it through the opening and laying the meat on top of the shell. Rinse tails under water; place in an oven-safe baking dish.
• Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl. Mix together with a spoon.
• Season lobster tails with seafood seasoning and pour melted butter mixture on top until each tail is completely covered. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shells are bright red and meat is opaque, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C).