Butter Lobster Tails (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 lobster tails (6 to 8 oz each)
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon paprika (smoked)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional garnish)
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1 tablespoon squeezed lemon juice
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Lemon wedges (to squeeze when serving)
# Instructions:
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Turn on the oven's broiler and set the rack about 6 inches below the heat. Use kitchen scissors to cut along the top of each lobster shell, stopping before the tail. Gently pull the meat out and let it rest on top, still connected to the shell. Use a paper towel to dry the meat.
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Combine the melted butter with the garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir it well until mixed.
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Lay the lobster tails on a foil-lined baking sheet. Generously coat the lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture so it's well covered.
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Put the lobster tails in the oven and broil for 8–10 minutes. Halfway through cooking, brush them again with more garlic butter. They’re done when the meat is golden and no longer see-through.
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Take the lobster out of the oven and drizzle over any leftover garlic butter. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
# Notes:
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Goes great with a side of roasted veggies, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.