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Easy Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Learning how to cook lobster tails at home is easier than you think. This butter garlic herb broiled lobster tail recipe delivers tender, juicy meat with rich flavor, perfect for romantic dinners, holidays, or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 2 lobster tails fresh or frozen and thawed
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F and position oven rack 4 to 5 inches from the broiler.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise.
  3. Carefully lift lobster meat and rest it on top of the shell, keeping the tail end attached.
  4. In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Brush lobster meat generously with garlic butter sauce.
  6. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet.
  7. Broil lobster tails for 8 to 10 minutes until opaque and lightly browned.
  8. Check internal temperature and remove when it reaches 135 to 140°F.
  9. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce.
  10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Cold-water lobster tails provide the best flavor and texture.