Basic Baked Lobster Tails Recipe

Ingredients

4 lobster tails (8 to 10 ounces each)1 cup water1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons lemon juiceLemon wedges and additional melted butter, optional

Preparation

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.