Perfect Broiled Lobster Tails

Makes for a perfect surf & turf - I'd go with a smaller steak than the Ribeye shown for the average appetite. This was a special dinner for my mother so went big with her favorites. For a lighter meal, replace steak with salad or steamed veggies.

Ingredients:

2 Lobster tails

1 1/2 Tablespoons butter, divided

Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 tsp white pepper

Instructions:

Preheat broiler to high.

Set lobster tails on a baking sheet or in an oven safe dish.

With sharp kitchen scissors or a knife, carefully cut the top of the lobster tail shell down to the tip of the tail, avoiding the meat. Devein and remove any grit if needed.

Carefully pull shell down and open.

Mix spices in a small bowl.

Sprinkle with spices.

Add small pats of butter along the lobster tail.

Place in oven on an upper middle rack.

Let cook until meat is opaque and white, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove and serve immediately with drawn butter.