Description
These Cheesy Baked Lobster Tails are decadent, buttery, and bursting with flavor. Tender lobster meat is brushed with garlic butter, topped with a rich blend of cheeses, and baked until perfectly juicy with a golden, bubbly finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (4–6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Cheesy Topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For Garnish (Optional)
- Extra parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the Lobster Tails
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the top shell lengthwise.
- Gently pull lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell.
- Place tails on a lined baking sheet or baking dish.
2. Season
- Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush generously over lobster meat.
3. Add the Cheese
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese.
- Spoon cheese mixture evenly over each lobster tail.
4. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until lobster is opaque and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
5. Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overbake—lobster cooks quickly and should be tender, not rubbery.
- Broil for the last 1–2 minutes for extra golden cheese (watch closely).
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg