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Tender, juicy, baked lobster tails with garlic, parsley, and lemon. Serve with sauce from the pan or more melted butter for dipping. Simply delicious!
This buttery baked lobster tail recipe is perfect for a fancy date night, a regular weeknight, or whenever you want to treat yourself.?
How to Bake Lobster Tails
You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you bake lobster tails at home:??
- Prepare and butterfly the lobster tails according to Step 1.?
- Mix the butter and seasonings.?
- Season the lobster, cover each tail in butter, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.?
- Bake in the preheated oven.
How Long to Bake Lobster Tails
You?ll know the lobster tails are perfectly baked when they?re bright red and the meat is opaque, which should take about 12 to 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 400 degrees F.?
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should read at least 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C).
What to Serve With Baked Lobster Tails
Check out our collection of Side Dishes for Lobster for delicious serving inspiration. Since your oven will be occupied, try one of these top-rated stovetop or countertop recipes:
Can You Use Frozen Lobster Tails?
Yes! This recipe works well with both fresh and frozen lobster tails. If you opt for frozen, thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator overnight before following the recipe.?
Ingredients
- 8 small lobster tails
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay), or to taste
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Cut lobster tails straight down the middle using kitchen shears. Butterfly the lobster meat by pulling it through the opening and laying the meat on top of the shell. Rinse tails under water; place in an oven-safe baking dish.
Step 3
Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl. Mix together with a spoon.
Step 4
Season lobster tails with seafood seasoning and pour melted butter mixture on top until each tail is completely covered. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until shells are bright red and meat is opaque, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C).
Tips
You can use frozen, thawed lobster tails.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 207 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol98mg | 33% |
| Sodium434mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars0g | |
| Protein18g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium58mg | 4% |
| Iron0mg | 2% |
| Potassium315mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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