20-Minute Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Lobster Tails That Wow
Crispy, buttery garlic parmesan stuffed lobster tails baked to perfection for an easy gourmet seafood dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 lobster tails, split in half
- 1 lb lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Split lobster tails and loosen meat while keeping attached to shell. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Old Bay.
- Combine chopped lobster meat, melted butter, garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon, cheeses, panko, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley in a bowl.
- Spoon stuffing into each lobster shell, mounding slightly. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and drizzle with butter.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until lobster is opaque and topping is golden. Broil 1-2 minutes for crispiness.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for best flavor
- Broiling adds extra crispiness to topping
- Serve immediately for best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg