Butter Baked Lobster

A delicious seafood dish that feels special without making life complicated in the kitchen. These Butter Baked Lobster Tails use just five main ingredients, with everyday larder essentials such as salt and pepper kept separate. The lobster stays in its shell while baking, helping create an attractive dish that you can serve straight from the oven.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Total Time 28

Servings People

Ingredients

The five main ingredients:

2 large lobster tails fresh or fully thawed
50 g unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1/5 bunch fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice

Larder essentials:

Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
½ tsp Paprika
oil or butter for greasing the baking dish if needed

Instructions

Preparing the lobster:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F. Pat the lobster tails dry. Use kitchen scissors to cut down the centre of the upper shell, taking care not to cut through the underside.
2 large lobster

Opening the shells:

Gently ease the shell apart and loosen the meat. Lift it slightly through the opening, keeping it attached at the tail end, then rest it on top of the shell.

Making the garlic butter:

Melt the butter gently, then stir in the garlic, parsley and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. If using paprika, mix it in now.
50 g unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1/5 bunch fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt, ½ tsp Paprika, Black pepper

Adding the butter:

Place the lobster tails on a baking tray with the shells underneath. Spoon or brush the garlic butter over the exposed meat, allowing some to run around the edges.
oil

Bake and serve:

Bake for approximately 12–18 minutes, depending on the size of the tails. The meat should be opaque and firm, reaching an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) at its thickest point. Spoon over any remaining buttery juices and serve immediately in the shells.

Equipment

Scissors
Small Mixing Bowl
Baking Tray or ovenproof dish
Sharp Knife
Pastry Brush or teaspoon
Thermometer recommended

Notes

Serving:

Serve your lobster with roasted baby potatoes, steamed asparagus, green beans or a crisp green salad. Crusty bread is also a lovely choice because it soaks up the garlic butter.

Five Ingredient Fridays tip:

Keep the preparation simple and let the lobster shine. The combination of butter, garlic, parsley and lemon adds plenty of flavour without needing a long list of ingredients.

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