## **Garlic Herb Butter Lobster Tails**## **Ingredients (2 servings)*** 2 lobster tails (thawed if frozen)* 4 tbsp butter (unsalted)* 4 cloves garlic (minced)* 1 tbsp lemon juice* 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)* 1 tsp parsley (fresh or dried)* Salt & black pepper* Optional: pinch chili flakes## **How to prepare**## **1. Prep the lobster tails*** Use kitchen scissors to cut the top shell lengthwise.* Gently pull the meat upward and rest it on top of the shell (this is called “butterflying”).* Lightly season with salt, pepper, and paprika.## **2. Make garlic herb butter**In a small pan:* Melt butter on low heat* Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes (don’t brown it)* Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and chili flakes (optional)## **3. Cook the lobster**## **Option A: Oven (best & easy)*** Preheat to **200°C (400°F)*** Place lobster tails on a baking tray* Brush generously with garlic butter* Bake **10–12 minutes** (until meat is opaque and slightly golden)## **Option B: Broiler (restaurant-style finish)*** Broil on high for **6–9 minutes*** Keep brushing with butter halfway through## **4. Finish & serve*** Drizzle extra garlic butter over hot lobster* Add fresh lemon wedges* Sprinkle more parsley on top## **What to serve with it*** Mashed potatoes or butter rice* Grilled vegetables* Garlic bread* Light salad (to balance richness)## **Pro tips*** Don’t overcook—lobster gets rubbery fast.* If the meat curls too tightly, it’s slightly overdone.* Add a tiny splash of white wine to the butter for extra depth.
