Broiled Lobster Tail
This easy broiled lobster tail uses the shell as a broiling "rack".
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lobster tails 4, between 4 and 6 ounces each
- Kosher salt
- white pepper
- paprika either smoked or sweet
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to 450.
- Using sharp kitchen shears, cut shell from top to tail, leaving tail intact.
- Carefully lift the entire lobster out of the shell, keeping the tail meat intact. Close shell and rest meat on the closed shell.
- For each lobster tail, season liberally with kosher salt, white pepper and paprika. Brush with butter.
- Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Broil just until meat turns pink, about 7-10 minutes, depending on size
Notes
- Figure on 4-6 ounces of cleaned and trimmed lobster tail per person.
- Clarified butter can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
- Lobster is done when the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Nutritional value is based on weight with shell.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg