Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails
These luxurious baked lobster tails are butterfly cut and filled with a buttery garlic herb breadcrumb stuffing before being baked to juicy perfection. This elegant dish is surprisingly simple to make at home and is ideal for special occasions.
Butterflied lobster tails filled with herbed buttery breadcrumbs and baked until golden.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Main
Stuffing
Garnish
Instructions
Butterfly the Lobster Tails
Using sharp kitchen scissors, cut down the center of each lobster shell lengthwise stopping just before the tail fin. Gently spread the shell open and pull the raw lobster meat up and out, resting it on top of the shell. This creates the classic butterfly presentation.
Make the Stuffing
In a bowl combine melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed lightly. Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff and Bake
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place butterflied lobster tails in a baking dish and press the breadcrumb stuffing generously over the top of each lobster tail. Drizzle with any remaining melted butter and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the stuffing is golden and the lobster is opaque.
Rest and Plate
Remove lobster tails from the oven and let them rest for 3 minutes before serving. The internal temperature should reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.
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