Description
Learn how to prepare frozen lobster tails for a delicious seafood meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 frozen lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the lobster tails in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of the lobster tails down the middle to expose the meat.
- Gently pull the lobster meat out of the shell while keeping it attached at the base.
- Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and mix in lemon juice and garlic.
- Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm.
Notes
- Serve with additional lemon wedges.
- Pair with a side of vegetables or rice.
- Ensure lobster is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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