Description
Delicious baked lobster tails topped with a savory garlic butter mixture, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Use kitchen shears to cut through the top of the lobster shells lengthwise. Pull apart the shells slightly and gently lift the meat to rest on top of the shell, still attached at the base. Place the prepared lobster tails in a baking dish.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush Lobster Tails: Generously brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat ensuring even coverage.
- Bake Lobster Tails: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Butter Dipping: Serve with extra melted butter for dipping.
- Broiler Finish: For a golden top, pop the lobster tails under the broiler for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure the lobster is fully cooked by checking that the meat is opaque and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail