This delicious lobster tail recipe cooks whole lobster tails with melted butter and paprika under the broiler for an impressive meal for two that’s quick and easy to do!
Ingredients
2 whole lobster tails
½ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground white pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
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Preheat the broiler.
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Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut the top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart shells slightly, and season meat with equal amounts of melted butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.
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Broil lobster tails until lightly browned and lobster meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.
Tips
Keep an eye on the lobster tails while they’re in the oven so they don’t burn.
Nutrition Facts
| calories592 | |
|---|---|
| total fat 48g | |
| saturated fat 30g | |
| cholesterol 303mg | |
| sodium 891mg | |
| total carbohydrate 7g | |
| dietary fiber 3g | |
| total sugars 0g | |
| protein 37g | |
| vitamin c 42mg | |
| calcium 140mg | |
| iron 1mg | |
| potassium 628mg | |