Ingredients
2 Lobster tails, about 6 oz each
1 ½ tablespoon butter, divided
Pinch of Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish.
- Using sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail, avoiding cutting into the meat. Remove the vein and any grit if needed.
- Gently pull the shell down so the lobster meat sits on top of the shell, creating a “butterfly” effect.
- For added flavor and presentation, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat, between the meat and the shell.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and white pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the lobster meat.
- Add small pats of butter along the top of the lobster tails.
- Place the lobster tails in the oven on an upper middle rack and broil for about 8-10 minutes, until the meat is opaque and white.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with drawn butter.
Notes
- Store leftover lobster tails in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through, but avoid overcooking.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the spice mix.
- For a fresh, citrus flavor, sprinkle lemon zest over the lobster before broiling.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
