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Perfect Oven Baked Lobster Tail Recipe with Easy Lemon Parmesan Crust

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This oven baked lobster tail recipe features a crispy, zesty lemon Parmesan crust that enhances the tender lobster meat. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lobster tails (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each; fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (57 grams, melted)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut through the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fan. Pry the shell open gently and lift the meat, resting it on top of the shell in a ‘piggyback’ style.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir until blended into a thick, spreadable paste.
  4. Brush the lobster meat generously with the lemon Parmesan mixture, covering the surface well.
  5. Place the lobster tails on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on size, until the lobster meat is opaque and firm, and the crust is bubbling and golden brown.
  6. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer (internal temperature should reach 140°F / 60°C) or by ensuring the meat is firm and no longer translucent.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the lobster rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil to prevent burning. Avoid overbaking to keep lobster tender and not rubbery. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and nutritional yeast for Parmesan. Lobster tails can be grilled as an alternative method. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a low oven.

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