The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
So today, let’s talk about Simple Broiled Garlic Lobster, a dish that tastes like luxury but is shockingly easy to make. I still remember my very first lobster night in the U.S. I’d just moved into a tiny apartment with creaky floors and an oven that looked older than the Eiffel Tower. A neighbor had invited me to a beach gathering and someone showed up with a giant tray of broiled garlic lobster buttery, fragrant, and glistening under the sun. One bite and I thought, “Mon dieu… why didn’t anyone tell me it could be this simple?”
From that moment, I’ve made Simple Broiled Garlic Lobster my go-to “impress everybody but secretly barely tried” recipe. It’s bold, aromatic, and ready in minutes. Whether it’s a date night, a holiday dinner, or a treat-yourself Tuesday, this dish makes you feel like you’re dining oceanside without leaving your kitchen.
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to get that restaurant-style broil, how to make garlic butter that melts like a dream, and how to serve this beauty with confidence. Let’s dive in!
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 8–10 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Garlic Lobster:
- 2 lobster tails (about 5–6 ounces each), thawed if frozen
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (for color + subtle flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the lobster tails
Place the tails on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut right down the center of the shell, stopping before the tail fan. Gently pull the meat upward, letting it rest on top of the shell. This helps it cook evenly and look beautiful when broiled.
2. Make the garlic butter
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper. The aroma alone will make you smile.
3. Preheat the broiler
Set your oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and turn it to high. This high heat is what gives the lobster that perfect golden finish.
4. Brush generously
Spoon or brush the garlic butter all over the exposed meat. Save a little extra for serving trust me.
5. Broil to perfection
Place the lobster tails on a lined baking sheet and broil for 8–10 minutes, depending on their size. The meat should be opaque, firm, and lightly browned on top.
6. Serve
Drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the lobster and add fresh lemon wedges. Voilà luxurious without the fuss.
Serving Suggestions
Simple Broiled Garlic Lobster pairs beautifully with:
- Buttery mashed potatoes
- Herb rice or wild rice pilaf
- Creamy garlic pasta
- A crisp green salad
- Roasted asparagus or broccolini
- A chilled glass of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc is divine 🥂)
If you’re planning a full seafood night, add shrimp cocktail or a bright citrus salad. This lobster shines in any setting.
Recipe Card
🦞 Simple Broiled Garlic Lobster
⏱️ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp parsley
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Lemon wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
- Butterfly lobster tails.
- Mix garlic butter ingredients.
- Brush butter over lobster.
- Broil 8–10 minutes.
- Serve with extra butter + lemon.
📝 Notes
- Frozen lobster tails should be thawed in the fridge overnight.
- Don’t overcook lobster quickly becomes tough.
- Smoked paprika adds color without overpowering flavor.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne for heat.
🍽️ Nutrition (per serving)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 285
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 2g
Conclusion
There’s something magical about a dish that looks extravagant but takes less time than brewing a pot of coffee. Simple Broiled Garlic Lobster brings the ocean’s luxury right to your dinner table buttery, garlicky, perfectly tender, and ready in minutes. As a French girl who now calls America home, this recipe embodies the heart of my cooking: simple ingredients, bold flavors, and the joy of sharing something delicious with the people you love.
Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving something special, this dish is always a showstopper. From my cozy kitchen to yours bon appétit, mes amis! 💛🦞