Broiled Lobster Tail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lobster tails 4, between 4 and 6 ounces each
  • Kosher salt
  • white pepper
  • paprika either smoked or sweet
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to 450.
  • Using sharp kitchen shears, cut shell from top to tail, leaving tail intact.
  • Carefully lift the entire lobster out of the shell, keeping the tail meat intact. Close shell and rest meat on the closed shell.
  • For each lobster tail, season liberally with kosher salt, white pepper and paprika. Brush with butter.
  • Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  • Broil just until meat turns pink, about 7-10 minutes, depending on size

Notes

  • Figure on 4-6 ounces of cleaned and trimmed lobster tail per person.
  • Clarified butter can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
  • Lobster is done when the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Nutritional value is based on weight with shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

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