Maine Lobster Tail Recipe
This New England classic never gets old.
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Ingredients
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Lobster Tail Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lobster Tails
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using kitchen scissors, cut the top of the lobster shell down the middle to expose the meat.
- 2
Make the Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Lobster Tails
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with additional lemon wedges and the remaining garlic butter.

