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How To Cook Lobster Tails In Oven
Learn how to cook lobster tails for two in the oven in just a few minutes.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (113g) lobster tail 2 lobster tails that are about 3-4 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or other light, neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- fresh parsley or thyme and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C.
- Prepare the lobster tails by butterflying with a pair of sharp kitchen shears. Gently lift the meat, still attached at the bottom, and place it on top of the shells.
- Combine olive oil, melted butter, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic in a small bowl, then brush the mixture onto each lobster tail and season with salt and pepper.
- Set the lobster tails on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meat is firm and opaque and the shells are bright red.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley (or thyme) and serve with additional melted butter.
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Notes
- Prepare your side dishes in advance as lobster tails cook quickly.
- Sharp kitchen shears are the best choice for cutting lobster shells. You can also use a chef’s knife in a pinch.
- Only cut the top shell when butterflying the tail. Do not cut all the way through the fan portion of the tail.
- Rinse or wipe away the green tomalley (also known as lobster paste) if there is any left on the end of the tail.
- These cooking times are based on 4-ounce lobster tails. Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your lobster tail, so you don’t overcook the meat.
- Perfectly cooked lobster meat should be opaque and firm and the shells should be bright red.
- For the best results, frozen lobster tail should be thawed before cooking. Thaw lobster overnight in the fridge, or soak it in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Try several different methods, then choose your favorite way of cooking lobster tails.
- Cooking times vary depending on the cooking method.
- Storage - separate leftover cooked lobster meat from shells and store it in an airtight container inside the fridge for 2-3 days.
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.