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a baked lobster tail on its shell

Baked Lobster Tails

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Shinee
Baking these beautiful lobster tails in white wine brings out the succulent sweet flavors perfectly. This is the easiest way to cook a lobster tail with melt-in-your-mouth tender meat every time.
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Ingredients

  • 3 lobster tails Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine Note 2

For serving:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Using kitchen shears, cut the top of lobster tails lengthwise. During this process, you'll cut the top of the meat, which is totally fine.
  • Wrap the tail in a paper towel to protect your hands, squeeze the tail gently to crack the bottom of the shell. Be careful not to smash the shell.
  • Run a finger between the shell and the meat to detach the meat from the shell, leaving the base of the meat attached to the shell. And then pull the meat out and place it over the shell.
  • Discard the dark veins from the middle of the meat.
  • Place the prepared lobster tails in a baking dish.
  • Brush on melted butter on each lobster tail.
  • Evenly sprinkle salt and paprika.
  • Pour white wine carefully over the lobster tails and into the pan.
  • Bake for 1-1 ½ minutes per ounce. We have 24oz of lobster tails here, so we're baking for at least 24 minutes. The lobster tails are cooked when they're opaque and white, without translucency. But be careful, not to overcook the lobster tails, or they become tough and rubbery.
  • In a small dish, combine melted butter and fresh parsley.
  • Serve the lobster tails immediately with melted butter with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Note 1: For this recipe, I used 8oz lobster tails. Fresh or frozen lobster tails work great as long as you thaw them correctly. For best results, use high-quality cold water lobster tails. 
Note 2: For non-alcoholic version, feel free to use broth or even water.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 19g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 128mg