Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Butter Poached Lobster. This decadent dish features tender lobster tails bathed in a rich buttery sauce, infused with garlic and savory seasonings.
Ingredients
12 tablespoons butter (1.5 sticks)
6 medium lobster tails
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
parsley and lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Crack ribs, cut underside, and remove meat from shells. Save shells for stock.
- Remove Vein: If needed, remove digestive tract from tails.
- Season Lobster Tails: Pat dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Butter Poaching: Melt butter, sauté garlic, cook lobster meat on each side until opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon, garnish with parsley, and serve with butter sauce.
Notes
- Quick thaw lobster tails by soaking in ice water.
- If leaving tails in shells, cut in half lengthwise.
- Cook low and slow to prevent overcooking.
- Check lobster doneness with a thermometer (140°F).
- Adjust salt to taste based on butter used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with butter sauce
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: Negligible
- Sodium: Varies based on added salt
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Negligible
- Fiber: Negligible
- Protein: Approx. 20g
- Cholesterol: Varies based on lobster size
