Description
Indulge in the elegance of seafood with this quick and delicious 10 Minute Juicy Lobster Tail Recipe. Perfectly cooked lobster tails are broiled to perfection, yielding tender, succulent meat that’s enhanced by a zesty Cajun butter sauce. Whether you’re hosting a special dinner or craving a delightful meal at home, this recipe is your go-to for gourmet dining without the fuss. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a luxurious seafood experience any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to BROIL at 500°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of each lobster tail shell and gently pull it apart to expose the meat.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and mix in garlic powder, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Place lobster tails on the baking sheet, brush generously with the Cajun butter sauce, and broil for 8-10 minutes until the meat turns opaque and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg