Looking for a delicious seafood dinner without spending hours in the kitchen? These easy sheet-pan lobster tails are a simple way to bring something special to the table. Coated in a rich garlic and lemon butter, this easy lobster tail recipe turns frozen lobster tails into a delicious meal with minimal preparation.
Quick Cooking Guide
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: About 12–15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 lobster tails (113-170g each)
- 57g unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15ml lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
How to Cook Lobster Tails in the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 220°C. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut through the top of each lobster shell towards the tail, taking care not to cut through the meat underneath. Gently loosen the meat and lift it slightly over the shell.
- Arrange the lobster tails on a lined baking tray.
- Melt the butter with the finely chopped garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest. Brush the garlic butter generously over the lobster meat.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for around 15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is firm and cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the lobster tails.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Finish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
How to Tell When Lobster Tails Are Cooked
Avoid overcooking, as lobster can become firm and chewy. The meat should be firm, firm and cooked through, reaching around 63°C in the thickest part. Let the lobster rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Tips for Better Baked Lobster Tails
- Avoid overcooking: Start checking smaller tails near the end of the cooking time.
- Thaw properly: For even cooking, thaw frozen lobster tails in the fridge overnight or under cold running water.
- Add fresh lemon: A squeeze of lemon balances the buttery flavour and enhances the lobster’s natural sweetness.
- Keep it simple: Quality lobster needs only a few simple ingredients for a delicious seafood dinner.
You can enjoy delicious lobster at home with a hot oven, simple ingredients, and quality frozen lobster tails. Ready in about 25 minutes after thawing and preparation, this baked lobster tails recipe is perfect for an easy family dinner or special weekend meal.
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