Baking lobster tails are delicious and easy way to get impress your friend and guest. Remember that not overcooking the lobster tails is the key to a stunning presentation. Please keep closely checking them, especially early on, to avoid drying out the meat. Brush butter with parsley or spices on your tails to moisten them. When butterflying lobster tails, baking them is also necessary. Master the art of baking lobster tails like a pro by avoiding overcooking, keeping them moist with butter and spices, and brushing butter on them. This advanced method will impress your guests.
1- Garlic butter lobster tails
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of the lobster shell down to the tail, but do not cut through the bottom shell.
- Using your fingers, gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, flesh side up.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the melted butter.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster tails for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with additional garlic butter on the side.
Enjoy with your friends/guest.
Serving method
The best way to serve Garlic Butter Lobster with a side of steamed vegetables and a glass of white wine.
2. Lemon Butter Lobster Tails
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of the lobster shell down to the tail, but do not cut through the bottom shell.
- Using your fingers, gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, flesh side up.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the melted butter.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Brush the lemon butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat.
- Bake the lobster tails for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with additional lemon butter on the side.
Serving method
You can serve lemon butter lobster tails in different ways.
- With a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad
- With garlic mashed potatoes
- With a side of rice pilaf and sautéed mushrooms
Hope you enjoy!
3. Lobster Tails with White Wine Sauce
Ingredients:
- Lobster tails : 2-6
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup
- Garlic: 2-6 cloves, minced
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Dry white wine: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut through the top of the lobster shell down to the tail, but do not cut through the bottom shell.
- Using your fingers, gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet, flesh side up.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the flour to the butter and garlic mixture and whisk to combine.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown.
- Slowly add the white wine to the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by half.
- Add the heavy cream to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Season the white wine sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the white wine sauce over the cooked lobster tails.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serving method
Serve the lobster tails with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. Pair it with a crisp white wine like a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc.
4. Lobster Tails with Herb Butter
Ingredients:
- lobster tails: 2-6
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley, chopped: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh thyme, chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh rosemary, chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon fresh
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use kitchen scissors to cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise.
- Use a knife to cut through the meat but not the bottom shell.
- Gently pull the meat out of the shell and place it on top of the shell.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the herb butter on top of the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the shells are bright red.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Serving method
There are a lot of ways to serve lobster tails, but here are three as we found them the best:
- Classic style: Serve the lobster tails with melted butter, lemon wedges, and your favorite sides, like roasted vegetables or a baked potato.
- Surf and turf: Pair the lobster tails with a juicy steak or grilled chicken breast. Add a side of mashed potatoes and green beans for a delicious meal.
- Lobster roll: Remove the meat from the lobster tails and chop it into small pieces. Mix the lobster meat with mayonnaise, celery, and lemon juice. Serve the lobster salad on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato.
5. Lobster Tails with Parmesan Crust
Ingredients:
- Maine lobster tails: 2-6
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup
- Panko breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley, chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh thyme, chopped: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use kitchen scissors to cut the top of the lobster shell lengthwise.
- Use a knife to cut through the meat but not the bottom shell.
- Gently pull the meat out of the shell and place it on top of the shell.
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the herb butter on top of the lobster meat.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the shells are bright red.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Serving method
- Cut the cooked lobster tails into bite-sized pieces and serve them on a platter with toothpicks or small forks. This is a great option for a party or gathering.
- Serve the cooked lobster tails with a side dish, such as roasted vegetables or a salad. This is a great option for a special dinner or date night.
- Cut the cooked lobster tails into chunks and serve them on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments. This is a great option for a quick and easy meal.