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Two perfectly cooked lobster tails, glistening with butter and herbs, ready to be enjoyed as part of this lobster tail recipe.

Lobster Tail Recipe

A simple and delicious way to prepare lobster tails at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster Tails
  • 2 lobster tails about 6-8 oz each
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Kitchen shears
  • Baking sheet
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping at the tail fin.
  3. Gently pull the meat upward, keeping it attached at the base, and rest it on top of the shell.
  4. Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and firm.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with additional melted butter and lemon wedges if desired.

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