Broiled Lobster Tails For 2

1. 1

   In large saucepan, heat water and salt to boiling.

2. 2

   Add frozen lobster tails; heat to boiling.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; cover and simmer until done, about 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Wearing a clean oven mitt or using a potholder, hold and cut down sides of lobster tails with kitchen scissors to remove thin undershell covering the meat.

6. 6

   To prevent tails from curling, insert long metal skewer from meat side through tail to shell side, then back through shell and meat at opposite end.

7. 7

   Set oven control at broil and/or 550 degrees.

8. 8

   Place tails meat side up on rack in broiler pan, brush with butter.

9. 9

   Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, they can be placed over a hot grill/barbecue for 2-3 minutes.

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    Serve with Lemon Butter.

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    Lemon Butter:

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    1/2 cup butter.

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    1 tablespoon lemon juice.

14. 14

    1 tablespoon snipped parsley.

15. 15

    1/4 teaspoon hot sauce.

16. 16

    Melt butter, add remaining ingredients.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.