Broiled Spiny Lobster Tail with Key West Garlic Butter
Transport yourself to the Florida Keys with these plump lobster tails! With fresh, simple seasoning sprinkled over a quick-and-delicious garlic butter sauce, you're only half an hour away from tucking into this seaside treat.
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
Key West Garlic Butter:
4 oz. Unsalted Butter, room temperature
4 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1 tsp. Key Lime Zest
2 tsp. Key Lime Juice
WFF Coarse Sea Salt, to taste
LET'S GET COOKING!
Mix all butter ingredients in a bowl and set aside at room temperature.
Preheat oven to broil. Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut top shell of lobster tail right through the middle lengthwise, starting from thickest part of tail and up to ½” from the end of tail. Do not cut into fan of tail.
Slightly pry open the shell and using fingertips, carefully detach the lobster flesh, keeping the ½” tail-end portion attached. Carefully close the empty part of the shell laying lobster meat on top. Place in a broiling pan.
Using a small spatula, generously spread the lobster flesh with seasoned butter. Broil on top rack of the oven for 5-6 minutes or until lobster meat is no longer transparent.*
Place lobster tails on a platter, sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
*USDA recommends cooking fish and shellfish to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F