how long to broil a lobster tail?
<answer> About 4 minutes for 4 oz tail. <context> 1 Fill crevice with butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper and paprika. 2  Broil 3-4 inches from heat for approximately 1 minute per ounce. ( 3 ie: a 4 oz tail would take about 4 minutes).  Watch carefully.