Description
Luxurious butter poached lobster tails deliver succulent ocean treasures with French-inspired elegance. Silky butter bathes tender seafood, creating an indulgent experience that transports diners to coastal culinary bliss, tempting you to savor each delicate, rich bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium lobster tails
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Carefully separate lobster meat from shell by flipping tails underside up. Gently crack shell ribs and use kitchen shears to cut along underside, avoiding fin. Extract meat delicately, keeping base attachment intact. Remove any dark vein using tweezers for optimal texture.
- Thoroughly dry lobster tails with paper towel. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow seasoned tails to rest momentarily.
- Create garlic-infused butter by melting butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds until aromatic. Monitor carefully to prevent burning.
- Carefully position seasoned lobster tails into butter mixture, ensuring sufficient spacing between pieces. Poach for 2-4 minutes per side, watching for opaque transformation and subtle curling. Monitor closely to prevent overcooking – meat should appear translucent initially and firm when perfectly cooked.
- After cooking all tails, drizzle fresh lemon juice across surface. Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley for visual appeal. Serve immediately with remaining garlic butter as complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prepare lobster tails with precision by gently cracking the ribs and carefully removing the meat to maintain its delicate texture.
- Remove the dark vein along the lobster’s back using tweezers to enhance the overall eating experience and prevent any gritty sensation.
- Control butter temperature carefully to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth and flavorful garlic-infused sauce that complements the lobster’s natural sweetness.
- Monitor cooking time closely, aiming for opaque meat that’s just curled slightly – overcooking transforms the luxurious lobster into a tough, rubbery disappointment.
- For dietary variations, substitute dairy butter with coconut oil or olive oil for lactose-free or vegan alternatives that still deliver rich, complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg