How To Make Perfect Broiled Lobster Tails
Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender.
How to make perfect broiled lobster tails. Spread evenly on each lobster tail. Salt and pepper the meat and set on a baking sheet. In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter garlic lemon juice smoked paprika and cayenne.
With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail avoiding the meat. When the lobster tails are done they will be a white opaque color and the internal temperature will be 145 degrees. Pull apart shells slightly and season meat with equal amounts butter paprika salt and white pepper.
Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Broil the lobster tails until the meat is opaque and lightly browned about 1 minute per ounce of individual tail. Make sure frozen lobster tails are completely thawed before cooking.
With a sharp knife or kitchen shears carefully cut top side of lobster shells lengthwise. Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat. Preheat broiler to high.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish. Devein and remove any grit if needed.
How to make broiled lobster tails. In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter garlic paprika thyme rosemary and parsley. Broil the lobster tails for about 8 10 minutes or until the meat is opaque and lightly brown on the top.