Description
A simple and delicious way to prepare lobster tails with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise and gently pull the meat upward.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
- Mix melted butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster tails for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Do not overcook to keep the meat tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: butter lobster tail, baked lobster, seafood recipe