To cook lobster tail in the oven, follow these steps for a simple and delicious baked lobster tail:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Prepare the Lobster Tail:
- If frozen, thaw the lobster tails completely.
- Using kitchen shears, cut down the middle of the top shell lengthwise, stopping before the tail fin. Be careful to cut only through the shell and the top layer of meat, not all the way through
* Gently pull the meat out from the shell, keeping it attached at the base, and lay it on top of the shell for presentation
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Melt unsalted butter and mix in minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chopped parsley (optional)
* Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter mixture
- Bake the Lobster Tails:
- Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the size of the tails. The lobster meat should turn opaque and firm up
* Alternatively, broil the tails about 4 to 6 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes or roughly 1 minute per ounce of lobster, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F to 145°F
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with extra melted butter, lemon wedges, and garnish with parsley or chives if desired
This method yields juicy, flavorful lobster tails with a tender texture and a garlic buttery finish, perfect for a special meal at home
