Baked Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare lobster tails:
   • Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise down the middle, stopping just before the tail fin.
   • Gently pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat, resting it on top of the shell.
3. Make garlic butter:
   • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush lobster tails:
   • Place lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
5. Bake:
   • Bake lobster tails for 12–15 minutes, depending on size, until the meat is opaque and slightly firm. Baste once halfway through with remaining garlic butter.
6. Serve:
   • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Optional: serve extra garlic butter on the side for dipping.

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✅ Tips for Perfect Lobster Tails:

• Don’t overcook—lobster meat becomes tough quickly.
• Basting halfway through keeps the meat juicy and flavorful.
• For extra flavor, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end to lightly caramelize the top.

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I can also give a one-pan baked lobster tails with veggies version for a complete elegant meal in under 30 minutes. Do you want that version?