Description
This elegant Butter Poached Lobster recipe features succulent lobster tails gently cooked in aromatic butter infused with garlic, shallots, and lemon juice. The poaching method ensures tender, flavorful lobster meat perfect for a special occasion or a refined seafood dinner. Served with fresh parsley and recommended sides like risotto or roasted vegetables, this dish offers a rich yet delicate taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 lobster tails (about 5–6 ounces each)
Butter Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top of each lobster tail shell. Gently pull the lobster meat out from the shell while keeping it attached at the base to maintain the tail’s shape.
- Melt Butter and Aromatics: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter along with the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot. Keep the heat low to avoid browning, allowing the butter to become flavorful and aromatic.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the melted butter mixture, blending all the flavors thoroughly.
- Poach Lobster Tails: Submerge the prepared lobster tails in the gentle bubbling butter. Poach them gently for 8–10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is completely opaque and cooked through, basting occasionally with the hot butter for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the butter and plate them immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and consider serving with extra poaching butter on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Serve with extra poaching butter for dipping to enhance the rich flavor.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with risotto, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For added depth, infuse the butter with fresh thyme or add a splash of white wine during melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
