Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lobster Tails with Drawn Butter
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4 servings
- 4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each), thawed if frozen
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
For the drawn butter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh parsley, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Using kitchen shears, cut straight down the center of each lobster tail shell from the open end to just before the tail fan. Use your thumbs to gently spread the shell apart and lift the meat up and over the shell, resting it on top while keeping it attached at the base — this is the butterfly cut that exposes the meat for even broiling.
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