Easy Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter: A Quick Seafood Luxury
Baked Lobster Tail
Indulge in a restaurant-quality baked lobster tail at home, smothered in garlic butter and lemon for a tender, juicy shellfish dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Lobster Tail Recipe
Fast & Easy: Ready in under 35 minutes.
Flavor-Packed: Rich garlic butter meets zesty lemon.
Impress Guests: Luxurious seafood dish without the fuss.
Description
These baked lobster tails are smothered with garlic butter and lemon juice then cooked to perfection in just 15 minutes for succulent, tender lobster meat. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or a decadent seafood feast!
Ingredients
- 8 small lobster tails (about 4–5 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail. Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each lobster tail generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Broil on high for 1–2 minutes to get a golden top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter for heat.
- Herb Infusion: Swap parsley for fresh thyme or dill.
- Gratinée Style: Top with panko breadcrumbs before broiling for extra crunch.
- Make Ahead: Prep the butter mix and lobster tails an hour ahead for stress-free cooking.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 207 kcal • Carbs: 2 g • Protein: 18 g • Fat: 14 g • Saturated Fat: 9 g • Cholesterol: 98 mg • Sodium: 434 mg
Enjoy the ultimate baked lobster tail experience with succulent meat and a garlic butter drizzle!
Baked Lobster Tail
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell of each lobster tail. Gently pull the meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each lobster tail generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Broil on high for 1–2 minutes to get a golden top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Credit: Original recipe
