Here’s a simple, elegant way to prepare lobster tail, highlighting its sweet, tender meat. You can broil, bake, or grill it.

🦞 Lobster Tail (Broiled)

Ingredients (2 lobster tails)

• 2 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the lobster tails

1. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center (lengthwise).
2. Gently pull the meat out of the shell, keeping it on top for presentation.
3. Pat the lobster meat dry with a paper towel.

2. Season

• Mix melted butter with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Brush lobster meat generously with the butter mixture.

3. Broil

1. Preheat broiler to 450°F (230°C).
2. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up.
3. Broil 8–12 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and lightly golden.
   • Internal temperature: 140–145°F (60–63°C).

4. Serve

• Drizzle with remaining melted butter and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
• Serve immediately with sides like rice, asparagus, or a fresh salad.

✨ Tips & Variations

• Baked version: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of broiling.
• Garlic herb butter: add fresh thyme, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon to the butter for extra flavor.
• Grilled: Grill lobster tails meat-side down for 5–6 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
• Presentation: Serve tails in the shell for an elegant look.

If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute garlic-butter skillet lobster tail version that’s extra decadent.