Position your oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element. Preheat the broiler on HIGH for a good 5 minutes. You want it angry-hot, ready to sear.
how broil lobster tails - Larrea | Restaurant in Las Vegas, NV
Place your buttered tails on a baking sheet lined with foil (easy cleanup = more time for dessert). Slide them under the broiler and do not walk away. Seriously, set a timer for 4 minutes for medium-sized tails, but check at 3. Lobster goes from perfect to rubber in about 30 seconds.
You’ll know they’re done when the meat turns opaque white with lovely golden-brown spots, and it feels slightly firm to the touch. If you have an instant-read thermometer, aim for 140°F internal temp. No thermometer? Use the “looks amazing” scale.
Pull them out. Let them rest for 2 minutes. This is the hardest part—the smell will drive you wild. I recommend talking to them. “You’re beautiful. You’re dinner.” It helps.
The Fancy-Finish Trick
While they rest, melt another two tablespoons of butter in a small pan. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of chopped parsley. This is the stuff they charge $10 extra for at restaurants.
Pour that little pool of lemony goodness over the tails right before you serve. The sizzle sound is pure approval.
