The Best Easy Broiled Lobster Tails Recipe

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.

Step 3

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. Devein and remove any grit if needed.

Step 4

Carefully pull shell down, so meat looks like it is sitting on top of shell and open.

Step 5

To make it look even better, slide a lemon wedge or two under the lobster meat in between the meat and the tail.

Step 6

Mix spices in a small bowl.

Step 7

Sprinkle with spices.

Step 8

Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.

Step 9

Place in oven on an upper middle rack.

Step 10

Let cook until meat is opaque and white, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 11

Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.