Description
Deliciously buttery baked lobster tail recipe that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (170-227 grams) fresh lobster tails, each weighing 6 to 8 ounces
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 11/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika, or to taste
- 1/21/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/21/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by turning on your oven to 375 degrees F so it is hot and ready. Preheating is crucial to ensure your lobster tails cook evenly.
- Prepare The Butter Sauce: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it is bubbly and fragrant.
- Butterfly The Lobster Tails: Carefully slice the lobster tails down the middle to butterfly them, exposing the meat. This technique helps the tails cook evenly and soak up the butter sauce beautifully.
- Season With Love: Sprinkle the exposed lobster meat with salt and pepper, along with any herbs you choose.
- Arrange & Drizzle: Place the butterflied tails on a baking sheet and drizzle them generously with the melted butter sauce.
- Bake Until Perfect: Slide the baking sheet into your preheated oven and let the lobster bake until cooked through and the meat is opaque.
- Let Them Rest: Once out of the oven, let the lobster tails rest for a moment before serving to allow the juices to settle back in.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Refrigerate the lobster meat in airtight containers or wrap in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 days. Cooked lobster in the shell can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Expert Tips: Use fresh garlic for a richer flavor. Consider adding more melted butter sauce for dipping. Do not over-season the lobster to enjoy its delicate flavor.
- Reheating Instructions: To reheat, place the lobster tails in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes, until warmed through.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with grilled steak for a surf ‘n’ turf. Serve alongside a fresh garden salad. Accompany with cheddar bay biscuits for a delightful meal.
- Recipe Variations: Try adding lemon zest for extra brightness. Replace butter with olive oil for a lighter version. Use herbs like dill or chives instead of parsley. Add a sprinkle of feta cheese before serving for a tangy flavor.
- Ingredient Notes: Look for fresh, firm lobster tails that feel heavy for their size. If you cannot find fresh, thawed frozen tails work too. High-quality unsalted butter yields the best results. Fresh, minced garlic is crucial to bring out flavor; avoid garlic powder if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 593mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 91mg