Lobster Tail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lobster Tails
Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top shell of the lobster tails, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pull the shell apart and lift the lobster meat slightly out, keeping it attached at the base.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cooking
- 3
Make Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 4
- 5
Bake the Lobster
Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the lobster tails from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.