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Perfect Broiled Lobster Tail Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter for Easy Date Night Dinner

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This broiled lobster tail recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a special date night. Juicy lobster tails are topped with a rich garlic herb butter and broiled to perfection for a delicious, indulgent meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (4–6 ounces / 115-170g each, fresh or thawed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g, softened)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source (about 5 minutes).
  2. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top shell lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently pull the meat upward, resting it on the shell for presentation.
  3. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using until well combined.
  4. Generously coat the exposed lobster meat with the garlic herb butter, saving a bit for basting halfway through cooking.
  5. Place the lobster tails on a prepared baking sheet and broil for about 8-10 minutes, basting again with the remaining garlic butter halfway through.
  6. Check for doneness: the lobster meat should be opaque, slightly firm to the touch, and reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  7. Let the lobster tails rest for 2 minutes under foil to lock in the juices before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature lobster tails for even cooking. Watch the lobster closely to avoid overcooking, which can make the meat rubbery. You can prepare the garlic herb butter a day ahead and refrigerate it. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.

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