Description

These **Butter Poached Lobster Tails** are a luxurious and indulgent seafood dish, perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself. The lobster is tender and juicy, poached in a rich butter sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. It’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

4 lobster tails

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup vegetable stock (or seafood stock)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lobster Tails – Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top of the lobster shells lengthwise.
Step 2: Melt the Butter – In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
Step 3: Add Garlic – Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Incorporate Stock – Pour in the vegetable or seafood stock and lemon juice. Stir to combine and warm slightly.
Step 5: Poach the Lobster – Submerge the lobster tails in the butter mixture. Poach over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until the lobster meat is opaque and fully cooked.
Step 6: Season and Rest – Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove lobster tails from the saucepan and let rest for a minute.
Step 7: Plating – Gently remove the lobster meat from the shells (or serve in the shells). Drizzle with the butter sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Step 8: Serve – Serve with lemon wedges on the side for added zest and enjoy.

Notes

Frozen lobster tails should be fully thawed before poaching.

For a healthier fat option, you can substitute the butter with clarified butter or ghee.

If you prefer a more herbal flavor, you can add rosemary, thyme, or tarragon to the butter for infusing during poaching.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Poaching
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with butter sauce
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg