Lobster tail with a New England-style cracker and crabmeat stuffing. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and homemade dinner rolls for an exquisite but surprisingly simple meal.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
596 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2
Pull the edges of the split lobster shells apart and gently lift the tail meat to rest above the shells. Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Brush each portion of tail meat with 1 teaspoon melted butter.
Step 4
Lightly mix the crushed crackers, crabmeat, 1/4 cup of clarified butter, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
Step 5
Spoon half the stuffing onto each lobster tail; press lightly to slightly shape the stuffing so it doesn't fall off.
Step 6
Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven until the meat is opaque and the stuffing is golden brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the lobster tail should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup clarified butter
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
2 lobster tails, split along the center top
15 buttery round crackers, crushed
½ cup jumbo lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste
