Make your Cinco de Mayo a lobster party with lobster tails and lime butter. You can also barbecue lobster tails on the grill. Be careful not to overcook; we suggest using medium heat. For another flavorful lobster tail recipe, try our Lobster Tails with Balsamic Dressing. If you prefer a different preparation style, learn how to make Piggyback Lobster Tails. Lobster tails are perfect for any celebration. Discover more ideas in our guide on Lobster Tails for Holidays and Celebrations. For a pure lobster flavour, consider steaming. Learn how in our guide on How to Steam Lobster Tails planning a tailgate. Check out our tips for a successful Lobster Tailgate. Discover what makes Maine lobster tails the best in our guide on the Best Lobster Tails.
Serves: 4 People
Prep time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Ingredients
- 4 Lobster tails (6-7 oz.)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Rinse lobster tails: pat dry with paper towels. Use kitchen sheers to cut through hard top shell of lobster tail, cutting through meat, but not through the lower shell. Spread meat open in shell. Preheat broiler.
- In a small bowl whisk together butter, like juice, olive oil and paprika.
- Place lobster tails, meat size up, on the broiler pan rack. Set aside 3 tablespoons of butter mixture; keep warm. Brush lobster meat with remaining butter mixture.
- Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 5-7 minutes or until opaque in center. Be careful NOT to overcook. Drizzle with reserved butter mixture.
If you’re using frozen tails, check out our tips for Grilling Frozen Lobster Tails. For a smoky flavor, learn How to Smoke Lobster Tails Like a Pro.