10 Minute Baked Lobster Tail

Baked Lobster tail with lemon slices on a white plate.

10 Minute Baked Lobster Tail

This Decadent Garlic Butter Baked Lobster Tails Recipe is ready in just 10 minutes with minimal ingredients. Get restaurant quality baked lobster tails, drenched in butter and garlic, at half the price.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Lobster, Lobster Tail

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings People

Calories 154kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $15

Ingredients

Baked Lobster Tails

2 lobster tails, thawed and butterflied
2 tbs unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pinch sea salt

Optional

melted butter, for dipping
lemon wedges and parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 500˚F or high broil.
Set the butterflied lobster tails on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and salt. Using a small spoon, drizzle evenly over the exposed lobster meat.
Place in the oven and cook until internal temperature reaches 143 - 145˚F (approx. 1 minute per ounce). *Note 1
Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve with extra melted butter for dipping. For best texture, serve immediately.

Notes

Note 1 - Broil lobster meat until 143 - 145˚F. It should be opaque and white in the center while the shell is bright red. The meat should be firm to the touch.

Estimated Broiling Times for Lobster Tails:

Small (4 oz or under): 4 to 5 minutes

Medium (5 to 6 oz): 6-8 minutes

Large (7 to 8 oz): 8-10 minutes

Extra Large (9 to 10 oz): 10-12 minutes

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