Basic Baked Lobster Tails
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Lobster tails are a treat in themselves, but for an extra-special dinner you can serve them with steak!
Ingredients
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4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)
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1 cup water
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Dash pepper
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional
Directions
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1.
Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage.
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2.
Pour water into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 232 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein.
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