This is the only lobster tails recipe you’ll ever need, and it’s surprisingly easy! The broiled lobster meat is tender, juicy, and full of flavor, especially when dipped in the warm garlic lemon butter.

#### Ingredients:

- 4 lobster tails (5 to 6 oz each)

- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)

- 2 garlic cloves, pressed

- 1 tsp Dijon mustard

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1/8 tsp black pepper

- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil

- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided

#### Directions:

**1. Prepare/Butterfly Lobster Tails:**

   - Use kitchen scissors to cut through the top shell of the lobster tail, stopping at the base of the tail and snipping through the top portion of the meat as you go.

   - Flip the tail over to the back see-through side and crack the ribs in the center to help open the shell.

   - Open the shell carefully using thumbs and fingers and loosen meat from the shell (remove vein if present). Lift the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base. Press the shell together and set the lobster meat over the top. Most of the lobster meat should be sitting on top of the shell.

**2. Preheat and Prepare Oven:**

   - Place the rack in the center of the oven so the meaty tops of your lobster tails will be at least 6 inches from the top heating element.

   - Preheat oven to broil on high heat.

**3. Prepare Marinade:**

   - In a small bowl, stir together 1 Tbsp parsley, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, and 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice.

**4. Season Lobster Tails:**

   - Place butterflied lobster tails into a 9×13 or 8×12 roasting pan.

   - Divide marinade evenly over the tops of each lobster tail and dot each tail with 1/2 Tbsp of butter cut into smaller pieces.

**5. Broil Lobster Tails:**

   - Broil lobster tails on high heat for 10-11 minutes (or according to the lobster tail size – see chart below). When done, the lobster meat should be opaque and white in the center and register 145˚F on an instant-read thermometer.

   - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley if desired.

**6. Make Garlic Lemon Butter:**

   - Drain drippings from the roasting pan into a small saucepan and combine with the remaining 2 Tbsp butter.

   - Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

   - Pour over lobster tails or divide into ramekins and use as a dipping sauce.

#### Broiling Times for Lobster Tails:

- **Smaller (3 to 4 oz):** 6 to 8 minutes

- **Medium (5 to 6 oz):** 10-11 minutes

- **Larger (7 to 9 oz):** 12-15 minutes (with rack in the middle of the oven)

**Note:** Broil lobster meat until opaque and white in the center, or 145˚F.

#### Serving:

Serve these luscious lobster tails with garlic lemon butter for dipping, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!

**Enjoy!**