Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using kitchen shears, carefully cut through the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, from the wide end down to the tail, stopping just before the tail fin. Be careful not to cut through the meat entirely. Gently loosen the meat from the shell and pull it upwards, resting it on top of the shell. You can also butterfly the tail by cutting it down the middle and opening it up like a book, leaving the bottom shell intact. Place the prepared lobster tails in a baking dish.2-4 lobster tails
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and paprika (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, Pinch salt, Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Generously brush the prepared garlic butter sauce over the exposed lobster meat. Make sure to get some of the sauce into any crevices in the meat. Reserve any remaining sauce.
- Place the baking dish with the lobster tails in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your lobster tails. A good rule of thumb is to cook for about 1 minute per ounce. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the lobster tough.
- Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the oven. Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter sauce. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your perfectly cooked Cook Lobster Tails in Oven!
Notes
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