BASIC BAKED LOBSTER TAILS

Basic Baked Lobster Tails image

Lobster tails are a treat in themselves, but for an extra-special dinner you can serve them with steak!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

Steps:

Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage. , Pour water into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; place lobster tails in dish. Combine the parsley, salt and pepper; sprinkle over lobster. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is firm and opaque. Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.