Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Gourmet Baked Stuffed Lobster Tails, a delightful seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (4 to 6 ounces each)
Stuffing:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise down the center. Pull the meat up through the slit, resting it on top of the shell.
- Make stuffing: Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff lobster tails: Spoon the stuffing mixture over each lobster tail, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake: Place stuffed tails on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until lobster is opaque and topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, drizzle with additional melted butter after baking.
- Pair with garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed lobster tail
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
