USING KITCHEN SHEARS CUT LENGTHWISE THROUGH THE TOP OF THE SHELL.
DELICATELY PULL THE SHELL AWAY FROM THE MEAT AND REMOVE THE TAIL.
TRANSFER THE LOBSTER TAILS TO A PREPARED BAKING DISH.
ADD THE BUTTER, GARLIC, SALT, PEPPER, AND LEMON ZEST TO A BOWL AND MIX WITH A FORK.
DROP SCANT SIZED TABLESPOON MOUNDS OF BUTTER ACROSS THE LOBSTER TAILS AND BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES.
REMOVE FROM THE OVEN AND BASTE THE TAILS WITH MELTED BUTTER.