How To Bake Lobster Tails In The Shell
Pour water into a 13x9 in.
How to bake lobster tails in the shell. Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. Preheat oven to 450 f 230 c. Remove and discard cartilage.
Place the lobster tails on a baking tray. In a small bowl combine the butter salt pepper garlic powder paprika lemon juice and parsley then brush the mixture evenly over the lobster meat. Now gently separate the shell from the meat using a spoon.
The rule of thumb is to boil them for about 45 seconds per ounce. Prep the lobster tails by cutting the shell with scissors in a straight line through the center until the portion where tail fin starts. Avoid cutting the tail fin.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Combine the parsley salt and pepper. Place the tails onto a baking sheet then bake for approximately 12 15 minutes until the lobster is fully cooked but not rubbery.
Place tails in the boiling water and simmer uncovered until the shells turn red and the meat turns opaque and tender. Place lobster tails in dish.