Oh yes—baked lobster tails with garlic-lemon butter is classic, elegant, and surprisingly simple to pull off at home. Here’s a foolproof method that makes them juicy, flavorful, and restaurant-quality. 🦞🍋🧈
Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic-Lemon Butter
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 2–4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare lobster tails
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the shell (from front to tail) to expose the meat.
- Gently lift meat slightly and rest on top of the shell—keeps it tender and presentable.
- Make garlic-lemon butter
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush & bake
- Brush lobster meat generously with half the butter mixture.
- Bake on the foil-lined sheet 12–15 minutes, depending on size (meat should be opaque and firm).
- Finish & serve
- Brush with remaining butter.
- Sprinkle parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips
- Do not overbake—lobster meat turns tough quickly.
- Optional: sprinkle grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs on top for a slightly crispy crust.
- Serve with a side of steamed veggies, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
💡 Fun touch: For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture before baking—it makes the sauce slightly tangy and elegant.
If you want, I can give you a “5-minute prep, foolproof oven broil method” for lobster tails that makes them extra tender and buttery every time.
