Baked Lobster Tails

Ingredients

• 2 lobster tails (cleaned & dried)
• 3 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp paprika or cayenne
• 1 tsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Preheat oven to 220 deg C.

3. 3

   Using kitchen scissors, cut a straight line along the middle of the top of the shell towards the fins of the tail.

4. 4

   Using a spoon, separate the meat from the two sides of the shell.

5. 5

   Place the tails onto a lined baking sheet.

6. 6

   Melt butter in a small bowl using the microwave or in a small pot over the stove.

7. 7

   Add the rest of the ingredients into the hot melted butter & spoon 2-3 tbsp of butter mixture evenly over the lobster meat.

8. 8

   Bake for 12-15 mins until lobster is fully cooked but not rubbery.

9. 9

   Transfer cooked lobster tails onto serving plates, drizzle with remaining melted butter mixture & garnish with parsley & lemon wedge (optional)