Easy Baked Lobster Tails (Printable)

Tender lobster tails with garlic butter and lemon, baked to perfection in just 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 lobster tails (about 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 (optional)

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Additional chopped parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. 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, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Place the prepared lobster tails on the baking sheet. Brush each tail generously with the garlic butter mixture, reserving a little for after baking.
05 - Bake the lobster tails for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch (internal temperature should reach 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 Hints:

01 -
  • You get restaurant quality results with barely any effort, making it perfect for impressing dinner guests without spending hours in the kitchen
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible aromatic experience that fills your whole kitchen while it bakes
02 -
  • Don't overcook the lobster or it becomes rubbery and tough, pull them out the moment they're opaque throughout
  • That final minute under the broiler creates this restaurant quality golden finish but watch it like a hawk because it goes from perfect to burned quickly
03 -
  • Let the butter mixture sit for 10 minutes before brushing, this gives the garlic time to mellow and infuse the butter properly
  • If your lobster tails are frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator instead of using cold water, which can waterlog the meat

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