Butter Poached Lobster Tails
Indulge in sweet and succulent lobster meat poached in rich butter, enhanced with lemon and garlic for an elegant centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 Lobster Tails (fresh or properly thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (or ghee for dairy-free)
- As needed Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic ( minced)
- As desired Fresh Herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Thaw the lobster tails if using frozen ones.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Infuse the flavor by adding salt and lemon juice.
- Prepare the lobster by cutting the tails lengthwise.
- Poach the lobster tails in warm butter for 8-10 minutes.
- Rest the lobster for one minute after poaching.
- Drizzle with melted butter and garnish.
Notes
For best flavor, enjoy freshly cooked lobster. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg