Lobster Dinner Recipe
Two cold-water lobster tails, broiled to perfection and served with warm drawn butter.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Broiler
Set your oven's broiler to high and allow it to preheat for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Lobster Tails
Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the lobster tails, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell to expose the meat.
- 3
Season the Lobster
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Brush this mixture generously over the lobster meat.
Cooking
- 4
Broil the Lobster
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, meat side up. Broil for about 10-12 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly browned. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- 5
Melt the Butter
While the lobster is broiling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, set aside to keep warm.