Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail

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This stuffed lobster tail recipe features a buttery New England-style cracker and crabmeat stuffing. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and homemade dinner rolls for an exquisite but surprisingly simple meal.

Submitted by Lotus
Updated on April 5, 2024
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Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail garnished with fresh herbs and a lemon wedge on a blue plate
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 lobster tails, split along the center top

  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted

  • ½ cup jumbo lump crabmeat

  • ¼ cup clarified butter, at room temperature

  • 15 buttery round crackers, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

    Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail ingredients on a tray and glass bowls

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  2. Pull the edges of the split lobster shells apart and gently lift tail meat to rest above the shells. Place tails onto a baking sheet and brush meat with melted butter.

    Hands removing a lobster tail from it's shell on a baking sheet

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  3. Gently mix crabmeat, clarified butter, crushed crackers, parsley, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

    Crab mixture in a glass bowl with a spatula

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  4. Spoon 1/2 of the mixture into each tail; press gently to pack mixture so it doesn't fall off.

    Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tails on a baking sheet ready to be cooked

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until 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).

    Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tails on a baking sheet on a cooling rack

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

596 Calories
41g Fat
19g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 596
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 53%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 1483mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 629mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.