Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Mild
Recipe by mccormickspices on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

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Compound Butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Lobster Tails

    Whether fresh or frozen, cut your lobster tails right down the middle of the shell using kitchen shears.

  2. Separate Meat from Shell

    Separate the meat from the shell. You can use a spoon or your fingers to do this. Carefully lift up the meat out of the opening, but do not completely disconnect it from the end of the tail.

  3. Make Compound Butter

    In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, freeze-dried chives, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.

  4. Reserve Butter

    Pour a portion of the melted compound butter into a separate small bowl to reserve for the lobsters at the end.

  5. Baste Lobster Tails

    Using a spoon, generously the prepared lobster tails with the compound butter.

  6. Bake Lobster Tails

    Place the lobster tails in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven and bake for . The shell should turn red, the meat should be white, and the internal temperature should reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 60°C) when done.

  7. Garnish and Serve

    Once baked, garnish the lobster tails with the reserved compound butter and serve immediately.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Lemon juice?

    • Lime juice (1:1)
    • 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
AllergensThis recipe contains shellfish and dairy.
ShellfishDairy

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipYou Know Your Lobster Tails

    You know your lobster tails are done when the shell is red, the meat is white, and you have an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

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