Large Maine Lobster Tails
$59.95
Large Maine lobster tails are harvested from whole lobsters that weigh about 2.5-3 lbs. While it won’t leave a guest feeling stuffed on its own, only the heartiest of eaters will feel the urge to take on a second XL lobster tail. It can make for a great lunch-style combo when paired with your favorite soup recipe, or simply the featured entrée with a few different side dishes.
Sold by the pound.
Description
Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
Learn how to make the BEST broiled large Maine lobster tails that are tender, succulent, and have the perfect amount of garlic lemon butter. You can make these elegant and classy lobster tails in under 20 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 43kcal
Equipment
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Mixing Bowls
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Cutting board
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Kitchen Knife
Ingredients
- 24 ounces large Maine lobster tails thawed 4 tails (6 ounces each)
- 1 stick butter 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh minced + more for garnish
- salt
- pepper
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven broiler and move the oven rack about 6-8 inches below the broiler.
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In a small bowl melt the butter. Remove from heat and add the garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Reserve 1/2 of the mixture for dipping.
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Place the large Maine lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish. Then, using kitchen shears cut down the shell down to the fin. Next, using your fingers, gently pry the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base of the tail. Then, lift the meat so it is resting on top of the split shell.
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Season with salt and pepper and brush garlic butter sauce over the top of the lobster tails.
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Broil 10 minutes, brushing with the garlic butter halfway through, until cooked through. The lobster tails should be white opaque and internal temperature reaches 145F. Finally, garnish with more parsley if desired and serve with remaining butter for dipping.
Definitely elegant and classy, these lobster tails are sure to make your dinner an amazing event that will please anyone!
