Easy Baked Lobster Tails (Printable Version)
Tender lobster tails baked with garlic butter and lemon for an elegant, simple meal 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Using kitchen shears, 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 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 (internal temperature reaches 140–145°F).
06 - Remove from oven and brush with remaining garlic butter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Restaurant quality results with barely any technique required
- The garlic butter sauce transforms simple lobster into something extraordinary
02 -
- Overcooking makes lobster tough and rubbery, so pull them from the oven as soon as they're opaque
- The shell helps protect the meat, so don't worry about slight variations in cooking time
03 -
- Broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for a gorgeous golden finish if you prefer a slightly charred top
- Parsley can be swapped with chives or tarragon depending on what's fresh in your garden