Preheat the oven to 425°F
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment
Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise down the center
Gently loosen the meat from the shell without detaching it
Lift the meat and rest it on top of the shell
Place the tails on the prepared baking sheet
Brush the meat with melted butter
Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or paprika
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches 140°F to 145°F
Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired for extra browning
Serve immediately with melted butter and lemon wedges