Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails
- 4 (5 oz) frozen lobster tails
- 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper (plus more to taste for lobster meat)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing) + 1/2 cup butter (for clarified butter)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (for stuffing) + more to taste (for lobster meat)
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper (for stuffing) + more to taste (for lobster meat)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- milk or water, as needed (for binding stuffing)
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How to Make Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails
- Thaw lobster tails completely. (Refrigerator thawing for 1-2 days is ideal, or use cool running water).
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Prepare stuffing: In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the parsley and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir the butter mixture into the breadcrumb mixture. Add milk or water if needed to bind.
- Using kitchen shears, split the top of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fan.
- Gently open the shell and lift the lobster meat, leaving it attached at the fan end. Lay the meat over the top of the shell.
- Make a shallow (1/4 inch) cut down the center of the lobster meat.
- Season the lobster meat with salt and pepper.
- Pour white wine into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Place the stuffed lobster tails in the baking dish.
- Spoon the stuffing evenly over the lobster meat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
- While the lobster bakes, make clarified butter: Melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat until frothy. Pour into a small glass measuring cup, let stand 5 minutes, skim off foam, and discard solids.
- Remove lobster from oven, drizzle with pan juices, and serve immediately with clarified butter and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
39g
Carbs
6g
