Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails
Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails feature sweet, tender meat brushed with rich melted butter and a hint of paprika, then finished under the broiler for a lightly caramelized top. The simple seasoning lets the lobster shine, with lemon wedges adding a bright finish. Ideal for an intimate dinner or a special-occasion main course.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 3
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, carefully cut the top side of the lobster shells lengthwise. Gently pull the shells apart and season the meat with equal amounts of melted butter, paprika, salt, and white pepper.
- 4
Broil the lobster tails until lightly browned and the meat is opaque, about 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely so they do not burn.
- 5
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
- Calories 1162.8 kcal High 58%
- Protein 142.74 g Good Source 285%
- Carbohydrate 5.37 g 2%
- Total Fat 57.06 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 32.3 g High 162%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1242.64 mg High 414%
- Sodium 3667.46 mg High 159%
- Dietary Fiber 2.38 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 756.27 mg Good Source 58%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 1860.11 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 29.17 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Butter Broiled Lobster Tails is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Lemon, Lobster, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 1162.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Lemon, Lobster, Paprika, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1162.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails healthy?
- Butter-Broiled Lobster Tails has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 1162.8 calories and 142.74 g of protein, or 285% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3667.46 mg (159% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 32.3 g (162% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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