Lobster tails are considered a delicacy, prized for their sweet, tender meat. The tails are often sold separately from the rest of the lobster and can be found fresh or frozen. The meat is firm, with a slightly briny flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and cooking methods. Lobster tails are often grilled, broiled, baked, or boiled and served with butter, lemon, and herbs.
Recommendation:
A popular and delicious way to prepare lobster tails is to broil them with garlic butter. Here’s a simple recipe:
Broiled Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
• 4 lobster tails
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise, from the fleshy end to the tail, avoiding the meat. Pull apart the shell slightly and lift the meat, laying it on top of the shell. This presentation style is called “piggybacking.”
3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
5. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil.
6. Broil the lobster tails for about 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly browned. Baste once or twice with the remaining garlic butter during broiling.
7. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and any remaining garlic butter for dipping.
Enjoy your succulent and flavorful broiled lobster tails!
