Easy Baked Lobster Tails (Printable Version)

Tender lobster tails with garlic butter and lemon, ready in 25 minutes

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Additional chopped parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail down to the tail fin. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the meat, resting it on top of the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet. Brush each tail generously with the garlic butter mixture, reserving a small amount for finishing.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch, reaching an internal temperature of 140–145°F.
06 - Remove from the oven and brush with remaining garlic butter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get restaurant elegance with about fifteen minutes of actual effort
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible aroma that fills your whole kitchen
02 -
  • Overcooking happens fast, so set your timer and check a minute early
  • The shell stays hot for ages, so handle carefully when transferring to plates
03 -
  • Let your butter cool slightly before brushing so it stays on the meat instead of running off
  • Buy tails with bright, intact shells and no discoloration for the best results

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