lobster tail recipe

### Baked Lobster Tails **Ingredients:** - 4 lobster tails - 1/2 cup melted butter - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 teaspoon paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) - Lemon wedges for serving **Instructions:** 1. **Preheat the oven:** Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). 2. **Prepare the lobster tails:** Using kitchen shears, cut down the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base of the tail. Gently lift the meat through the slit and lay it on top of the shell, keeping it attached at the base. 3. **Make the garlic butter:** In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. 4. **Brush and bake:** Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the lobster meat. 5. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. 6. **Garnish and serve:** Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your sumptuous lobster tails! 🦞✨