Seafood, Dinner
Intermediate

BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER

Classic baked stuffed lobster tails topped with buttery Ritz cracker stuffing and tender lobster meat.

"A buttery, crispy-topped lobster classic perfect for special occasions." - Alexia

45 Minutes
Total Time
4
Servings
Intermediate
Level

Ingredients

  • 4 Lobster Tails
  • 1/2 Fresh Lemon
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped Parsley
  • 1–1/2 sticks Butter
  • 1–1/2 sleeves Ritz Crackers
  • 1 cup fresh raw Lobster Claws and Knuckles, chopped

Instructions

1

Prep the Lobster

Wash lobster tails and pat dry. Cut down the top of the shell using kitchen shears.

2

Loosen the Meat

Gently loosen lobster meat with your hands. Pull meat out but do not detach from shell.

3

Make the Stuffing

In a large bowl combine lemon juice, garlic, pepper, parsley, butter, crushed Ritz crackers, and chopped lobster meat.

4

Mix Well

Mix thoroughly using hands until stuffing holds its shape.

5

Stuff the Lobster

Top each lobster tail generously with stuffing.

6

Bake

Place lobster tails in a baking dish and bake at 400°F for 20–30 minutes until lobster is bright red and stuffing is crispy.

7

Finish & Serve

Drizzle with melted butter and serve immediately.