Description
Learn how to prep lobster tail for cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- Butter, melted (1/4 cup)
- Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut down the center of the top shell of the lobster tail.
- Gently pull the meat out and place it on top of the shell.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the mixture over the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the meat is opaque.
Notes
- Fresh lobster tails yield the best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the tails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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