Lemon Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 4 lobster tails (6–8 oz each)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra brightness)

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for color and mild smokiness)

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster Tails

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of each lobster shell lengthwise and gently pull the meat upward to rest on top of the shell (“butterfly” style).

3. Pat lobster meat dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter

1. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and smoked paprika.

2. Brush the lobster meat generously with the butter mixture.

3. Bake the Lobster

1. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with foil.

2. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lobster meat is opaque and lightly browned on top.

3. Baste once halfway through cooking with remaining lemon garlic butter for extra flavor.

4. Serve

1. Transfer lobster tails to a serving platter.

2. Drizzle any leftover butter from the pan over the lobster.

3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.