Description
Learn how to make baked lobster tails that taste like fine dining—tender, juicy, and infused with garlic butter. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for beginners and seafood lovers alike, offering a luxurious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh lobster tails (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking and tender lobster meat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly butter or spray your baking dish. Place lobster tails shell-side down.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a bowl, melt butter and stir in garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush and Bake: Generously brush the mixture over lobster meat. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and meat is opaque.
- Broil (Optional): For a golden top, broil the last 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with remaining garlic butter before serving.
Notes
Thaw frozen lobster tails overnight for even cooking. Avoid overbaking—lobster is done when meat turns opaque and firm. Use a thermometer to ensure it reaches 140°F internally for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (6 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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