Baked Lobster Tails - Dinner for Two

Ingredients for 2 servings

• 2 x 200 lobster tails
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Juice ½ lemon
• 2 wedges lemon, to serve
• broccoli, cooked, to serve

Method

1. Using a clean pair of scissors cut along the middle of the top of the shell towards the fins of the tail, making sure to cut in a straight line. Do not cut through the end of the tail.
2. Separate the meat from the two sides of the shell.
3. Preheat oven to 230°C.
4. In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, and parsley, then brush the mixture evenly over the lobster meat.
5. Place the tails onto a baking sheet, then bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, until the lobster is fully cooked but not rubbery.
6. Serve with a side of broccoli and a lemon wedge.