Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic-Chili Butter

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Ingredients

• 4 8-ounce fresh or frozen lobster tails
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• Clarified Butter (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw lobster tails, if frozen. Preheat broiler. Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting through the center of the hard top shells and meat. Spread the tail halves apart. Place lobster tails, meat sides up, on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
In a small skillet cook garlic, orange peel, and chili powder in butter over medium heat about 30 seconds or until garlic is tender. Brush mixture over lobster meat.
Broil 4 inches from heat for 12 to 14 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque. If desired, serve with Clarified Butter