1. Thaw the lobster tails if frozen by placing them in the fridge overnight or submerging them in a bag of cold water on the counter for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to Broil (500°F or 260°C). Position the oven rack so that the lobster tails, when placed on a baking sheet, will be 4 to 5 inches away from the broiler.
3. Butterfly the lobster tails: Using kitchen shears, cut down the center of the shell lengthwise, starting from the end opposite the tail fins, until you reach the tail without cutting through it. Open the shell on top and gently pull the lobster meat upward, separating it from the bottom shell but leaving it attached to the tail fin.
4. Push together the empty shell underneath and place the meat on top. Arrange the butterflied lobster tails on a baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, crushed garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat.
6. Broil the lobster tails until the meat is opaque and lightly browned, approximately 1 minute per ounce of individual tail. For example, broil 10-ounce lobster tails for about 10 minutes, or broil 5-ounce tails for about 5 minutes.
Enjoy your delicious and quick lobster tails straight from the oven!
Fast & Easy Lobster Tail
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