Tender and decadent broiled lobster tails made right in your own kitchen are a quick and easy but very impressive meal your guests will love.

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• What’s in Broiled Lobster Tails
• Best Way to Cook Lobster Tails
• What are the Carbs in Lobster? Can You Have Lobster on Keto?
• What Do I Serve with Broiled Lobster Tail?
• Tips for Buying Lobster
• Other Ways to Cook Lobster Tails
• More Keto Fish and Seafood Recipes

If you've been hesitant to broil your own lobster tails, just wait until you see how easy it is to get them same, or even better, results than you get from a 5 star restaurant.

These buttery, succulent lobster tails are ready from start to finish in just minutes. They truly are such an elegant and impressive dinner.

Whether it's for guests, a special occasion, or just for quick dinner with an extra touch, you just can not top lobster! They are AH-MAZING served with these Keto Cheddar Ranch Biscuits.

Compound butter lends amazing flavor making the most mouth-watering broiled lobster recipe you've ever tasted! Trust me! You'll never want to pay for high priced lobster tails at a restaurant again!

What’s in Broiled Lobster Tails

• Lobster tails
• Butter
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Parsley
• Salt
• Pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

Best Way to Cook Lobster Tails

How to Make Compound Butter

Add all the ingredients except the lobster tails into a small mixing bowl and mix until well combined.

Scoop out the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and shape in the form of a log.

You can use something with a flat edge like a dough scraper to help make it easier.

Twist the ends to seal it up and refrigerate until firm. When you're ready make the lobster, cut the log into discs.

How to Broil Lobster Tails

For me, it is hard to beat broiled lobster! They remain moist and tender without drying out or becoming rubbery. To broil, take each lobster tail and using kitchen shears, cut the top of the shell all the way to the tail.

Open up the shell to reveal the lobster meat, then carefully separate the lobster meal from the shell. 

Pull the meat up over the shells, so the meat is sitting on top.

Add a disc of the compound butter to the top of each lobster tail and place on a baking sheet.

Place the rack in the upper ⅓ section of your oven, then turn it on broil.  Broil the lobster tails for 4-6 minutes (or 1-2 minutes per ounce) until the meat is opaque and white in the center.  It should measure 140°F using a thermometer.

Serve with melted butter and sliced of lemon on the side.

I highly recommend doubling the batch of compound butter, so that you have leftover to use on your steak, chicken, veggies and more!

What are the Carbs in Lobster? Can You Have Lobster on Keto?

Lobster is a great on Keto because its basically a carb-free food and because its low glycemic index.

No only is the carb count low, lobster is considered a a great source of lean protein. It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, choline, and vitamin E.

What Do I Serve with Broiled Lobster Tail?

You can enjoy lobster as a main course or along with a juicy grilled steak with compound butter. If you're keeping things low carb, check out some of these tasty Keto side dishes that will pair perfectly with lobster:

• Creamed Spinach
• Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
• Buffalo "Mac" and Cheese
• Easy Cole Slaw
• Grilled Broccolini
• Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Tips for Buying Lobster

When Buying Fresh Lobster: Look for ones that are active and lively. One way to tell if the lobster is healthy is to hold the lobster by the upper shell and look at its claws. Make sure the lobster is holding its claws above its head and not dropping them down by it's side.

Know Your Lobster Shells: There are basically two types of shells on lobster. Hard shell and soft shell. Soft shells on lobster mean they have recently shed it shell to form a new one. Softer shell lobster has meat that it typically sweeter.

When Buying Lobster Tails: Look for lobster tails ranging from 5oz. to 12oz. This size is typically sweet and tender. Tails should be purchased frozen, and thawed just before cooking.

Other Ways to Cook Lobster Tails

Broiled lobster tails are such a great way to bring out the best flavor in lobster, but there are many ways to cook it, so experiment some with other ways!

Grilled: This a super fun and super quick way of cooking lobster tail. Place the lobster tails, meat side up on the grill. Cook them covered, with medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat is becomes opaque in color.

Boiled: Add thawed lobster tails in boiling water with some Keto friendly seafood seasoning. The amount of time you boil them depends on the size of the tails. You can use the below as a boiling guide:

• 6-7 oz. tails - 5-6 minutes
• 8-10 oz. tails - 6-8 minutes
• 16-20 oz. tails- 10 minutes
• 20-24 oz. tails 10-12 minutes

Baked: Bake lobster much the same way you broil it, just at a lower temperature for a little bit longer.

Poached: In a skillet, add about 3-4 tablespoons of water with about ½ cup of compound butter you've cut into small pieces. Allow the butter to melt into the water, but don't let it come to a boil. Gently place the lobster in the pan, turning them every minute or so until the meat is opaque or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

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• Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
• Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp
• Salmon Cakes with Bang Bang Sauce
• Asian Glazed Salmon
• Bang Bang Shrimp
• Easy Salmon Piccata
• Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
• Baked Salmon in Foil
• Shrimp alla Vodka
• Sheet Pan Shrimp
• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Salmon