Lobster Tails: Fancy Dinner in 15 Minutes

Lobster tails feel fancy. They’re actually stupid easy.

Cut. Loosen. Butter. Broil. 8 minutes. That’s it. Garlic lemon butter takes it over the top. No steakhouse needed. No chef skills required. Just hungry.

Ingredients

Serves 2.

• 2 lobster tails (4-5 oz each)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• Lemon wedges for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep Tails

1. Preheat broiler to high. Place oven rack 6 inches from heat.
2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top center of each lobster shell (stop at the tail fan).
3. Gently loosen meat from shell, keeping attached at the tail. Lift meat up and rest on top of the shell.

Step 2: Make Garlic Butter

1. Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Butter the Tails

1. Place tails on a baking sheet. Brush generously with garlic butter.

Step 4: Broil

1. Broil 6-8 minutes until meat is opaque and internal temp hits 140°F (60°C).
2. Don’t overcook! Lobster turns rubbery fast.

Step 5: Serve

1. Brush with more butter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Melted butter for dipping optional (recommended).

Summary

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 6-8 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Best Fresh:

Lobster tails are best eaten immediately. Leftovers get tough.

Leftover Meat:

Remove from shell. Store in fridge for 1 day. Use in salads, pasta, or rolls.

Pro Tip:

Buy frozen lobster tails. Thaw overnight in fridge. Cheaper and just as good.