Baked Lobster Tails

Name: Baked Lobster Tails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

Wondering how to cook lobster tails in the oven? Then these lobster tails are for you! Lobster tail recipes are always a rich and special entree, especially when served alongside steak. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

3 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

Directions

Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.
Pour water into a 13x9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° until meat is firm and opaque, 20-25 minutes Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 120 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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