Lobster Tails Recipe: A Mouth-Watering Delight

Introduction

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut the top of the lobster shell down to the tail.
3. Gently loosen the meat from the shell, leaving it attached at the base.
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add the garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper to the butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Remove the butter mixture from heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
7. Brush the butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
8. Bake the lobster tails in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and the shell is bright red.
9. Remove the lobster tails from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• 100 calories
• 20 grams of protein
• 1 gram of fat
• 1 gram of carbohydrate

Tips and Variations

• For a different flavor, try substituting the paprika with cayenne pepper or chili powder.
• If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
• For an added touch of flavor, add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture.
• If you prefer a grilled flavor, you can grill the lobster tails instead of baking them.
• For a fancy presentation, serve the lobster tails with a side of garlic butter and a wedge of lemon.

Conclusion