Description
Succulent Baked Lobster Tails showcase New England’s coastal elegance with buttery herbs and delicate seafood perfection. Garlic, lemon, and parsley dance across tender meat, inviting you to savor an elegant ocean-inspired culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 3 lobster tails
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
For Serving:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), ensuring optimal temperature for cooking lobster tails.
- Using sharp kitchen shears, carefully cut the top of each lobster tail lengthwise, exposing the delicate meat underneath.
- Gently stabilize the tail with a paper towel and crack the bottom shell without damaging the meat structure.
- Carefully separate the lobster meat from the shell, keeping the base attached, and delicately lift the meat to rest atop the shell.
- Remove any dark veins running through the center of the meat to enhance the clean flavor profile.
- Arrange the prepared lobster tails in a suitable baking dish with sufficient space between each tail.
- Generously coat each lobster tail with melted butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle coarse kosher salt and paprika evenly across the surface of the buttered lobster meat.
- Gently pour dry white wine around the lobster tails in the baking pan to create additional moisture and flavor.
- Bake the lobster tails for approximately 1 to 1.5 minutes per ounce (28 grams), which translates to roughly 24 minutes for of lobster.
- Verify doneness by checking that the meat turns completely opaque white without any translucent sections, being cautious to avoid overcooking.
- While the lobster bakes, prepare a complementary sauce by mixing remaining melted butter with freshly chopped parsley.
- Remove lobster tails from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with the prepared parsley butter.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Cutting the lobster tail lengthwise requires gentle handling to maintain the meat’s delicate texture and presentation.
- Shell Technique: Carefully separating the meat from the shell creates an elegant “butterfly” effect that enhances visual appeal and ensures even cooking.
- Temperature Control: Baking at 425°F guarantees perfectly cooked lobster without drying out the delicate meat, with a precise cooking time of 1-1.5 minutes per ounce.
- Wine Magic: Adding dry white wine during baking infuses subtle flavor and helps keep the lobster moist throughout the cooking process.
- Butter Boost: Generously brushing with melted butter and adding fresh parsley creates a rich, aromatic finish that elevates the entire dish.
- Doneness Check: Look for opaque, white meat without any translucency to ensure the lobster is perfectly cooked and not rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 643mg
- Fat: 18.3g
- Saturated Fat: 11.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 16.5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg