Best 8 Baked Lobster Tails Recipes

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Using a clean pair of scissors or kitchen shears, cut along the middle of the top of the shell towards the fins of the tail, making sure to cut in a straight line. Do not cut through the end of the tail.
• Using a spoon, separate the meat from the two sides of the shell, then lift the meat up and out from inside the shell.
• Press the two sides of the shell together, then lay the meat over the seam where the two shells meet.
• If you are having difficulty opening the shell up to lift out the meat, flip the tail over and make cuts along the carapace where the legs meet the bottom part tail. This will help break the rigid structure of the shell and allow it to be more flexible.
• While cutting through the shell, you may have also cut into the meat, which is perfectly okay. Make a shallow cut through the middle of the lobster meat so that you can peel down the thin layer of meat over the sides. This gives the lobster tail its signature look.
• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and parsley, then brush the mixture evenly over the lobster meat.
• Place the tails onto a baking sheet, then bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, until the lobster is fully cooked but not rubbery.
• Serve with a side of broccoli and a lemon wedge.
• Enjoy!

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut the lobster tails straight down the middle using kitchen shears. Butterfly the lobster meat by pulling it through the opening and laying the meat on top of the shell. Rinse tails under water; place in an oven-safe baking dish.
• Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a bowl. Mix together with a spoon.
• Season lobster tails with seafood seasoning and pour melted butter mixture on top until each tail is completely covered. Squeeze lemon juice over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shells are bright red and meat is opaque, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C).

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage. , Pour water into a 13x9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until meat is firm and opaque, 20-25 minutes Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Thaw lobster 1 to 2 days in refrigerator or place in a clean bowl under cool running water until completely thawed.
• To make stuffing, tear bread into small pieces.
• Chop parsley.
• Melt butter in a small skillet over Medium heat. Add parsley and crushed garlic into skillet. Saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add bread, thyme, salt, and pepper. If it is not holding together you can add a tiny bit of milk or water. Mix to blend and set aside.
• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Split top side of lobster shell down center with scissors, keeping tail fan intact. Pull shell open. Lift tail meat, leaving it attached at fan end, and lay over top of shell, piggyback style.
• Make a cut down center of meat 1/4 inch deep. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour wine into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Place lobster tails in dish. Spoon stuffing over top of meat. Bake (uncovered) 10 to 12 minutes in center of oven, until meat turns from translucent to opaque (white).
• Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches 140°F Drizzle pan juices lightly over lobster and serve immediately with clarified butter and lemon wedges.
• For Clarified Butter:.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter over Medium heat until frothy. Pour into a small glass measuring cup. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Skim foam from the top with a spoon and discard. Pour off clear, clarified butter to use for dipping. Discard solids left in bottom of cup.

EASY BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Combine cooked lobster meat, bread crumbs, butter, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a bowl.
• Fill the empty lobster tails with stuffing and brush with olive oil.
• Place stuffed lobster tails in the prepared baking pan; bringing the edges of the foil over the tails to cover. Bake until stuffing is completely cooked, about 50 minutes.

BASIC BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage. , Pour water into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

STEAM BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400º F. Place the lobster tails in a baking dish and brush the tail meat with clarified butter. Add 1 cup of water to the baking dish. Cover the dish with a piece of aluminum foil. Bake until the internal temperature of the tail meat reaches 135º-140º F, about 10-12 minutes. For larger tails, increase the baking time. A 10-12 ounce tail will take about 12-14 minutes and a 12-14 ounce tail will bake for approximately 14-16 minutes. Remove from the baking dish and place on a serving plate. Brush with more butter, season with salt to taste and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with additional clarified butter and lemon wedges.

BAKED LOBSTER TAILS WITH PARMESAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.
• Cut feet and membrane off the bottom side of each lobster tail. Run a knife inside the top of each tail to loosen meat from the shell. Squeeze some lemon juice between the meat and top side of loosened shell.
• Mix Parmesan cheese, butter, creamy salad dressing, and paprika together in a bowl.
• Shape 2 sheets of aluminum foil into boats just wide enough to hold lobster tails upright; sides should be 1 inch high. Set lobster tails belly-side up in boats. Squeeze more lemon juice over lobster meat. Spoon Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top.
• Set lobster tails inside the prepared baking dish. Pour in 1/2 inch water around the boats. Place juiced lemon wedges in the water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lobster meat flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Turn oven to broil; broil until tops are crispy, about 2 minutes. Crack oven door open; broil for 1 to 2 minutes more.