Preheat broiler to HIGH. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set aside. Butterfly lobster tails by cutting through the center of the shells with kitchen shears, stopping about 3/4-inch before the tail. Pull shell apart. Loosen lobster meat and lift from the shell, keeping the end near the tail attached. Rest meat on the shell; place tails on prepared pan.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Want to try your hand at preparing lobster tails? Check out this easy recipe to make your own perfectly broiled lobster tails seasoned with Old Bay seasoning.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (4-oz. each) lobster tails, thawed if frozen | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, melted | ||
| 2 tbsp. Gustare Vita garlic-flavored olive oil | ||
| ¼ tsp. Old Bay seasoning | ||
| ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika |
Things To Grab
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Kitchen shears
- Small bowl
- Silicone pastry brush
Directions
Combine melted butter, garlic-flavored olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, and paprika in a small bowl. Reserve half of sauce. Brush lobster tails with sauce.
Broil 4 to 6 minutes, or until lobster meat is opaque and reaches 145 degrees. Brush with reserved sauce and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
200 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 23g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 4%