 
Baking Lobster Tails
Learn how to bake lobster tails
Baking a lobster tail is the easiest way to cook a lobster tail. You can use this method to cook the lobster tails in the oven or on the grill. Baking the lobster tail in foil will result in a juicy, great tasting lobster tail. You can pour the leftover lobster juices on your tail.
Begin with a defrosted lobster tail. Leave frozen lobster tail in refridgerator over night for best results
Below are directions for baking a 10oz Maine lobster tail
Begin with a defrosted lobster tail.
Grab a pair of kitchen shears and grab the lobster tail in your hand. Begin cutting down one side of the lobster tail as close to the side as you can.
Repeat the cut down the other side of the lobster tail.
Cut the shell across the middle at the base of the tail.
Grab the top of the shell and peel back.
Optional - Cut membrane away from the meat for presentation.
Take a knife and cut around the lobster meat so when it's finished cooking, it's easy to remove.
Prepare lobster marinade of 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice and clarified butter, with a pinch of peperika, white pepper, garlic power and salt.
Drizzle lobster marinade over lobster tail.
Place lobster tail on a sheet of aluminium foil.
Fold up the ends of the foil so your lobster tail is completely sealed. Bake lobster tail according to the chart below in a 450 degree preheated oven.
Weight 2 oz. - 4 oz. - 6 oz.- 8 oz. - 12 oz. -14 oz.+
Baking 12 min. - 18 min. - 22 min. - 26 min - 30 min - 35 min
Once the lobster is cooked, unwrap the tail, dunk in butter and enjoy!
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