Description
Butter Poached Lobster is an elegant and decadent seafood dish featuring tender lobster tails gently cooked in a rich, emulsified butter sauce infused with garlic and lemon. Perfect for a gourmet dinner, this recipe ensures succulent lobster meat with a silky texture, garnished with fresh herbs for a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)
Butter Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cut into chunks)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic clove (smashed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail down the center to expose the meat. Gently loosen the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base, and lift it to rest on top for presentation.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat. Begin adding the butter one piece at a time, whisking continuously to create an emulsified sauce. Do not let it boil.
- Season Sauce: Once all the butter is added and melted, stir in the smashed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Reduce heat to low to keep the sauce warm without separating.
- Poach Lobster: Add the lobster tails to the pan, placing them meat side down. Poach gently for 5–7 minutes, spooning the butter over the top occasionally, until the lobster meat is opaque and tender.
- Serve: Remove lobster tails from the pan and serve warm, drizzled with the buttery sauce and garnished with chopped fresh chives or parsley. Pair with mashed potatoes, risotto, or crusty bread to enjoy the rich sauce.
Notes
- Keep the heat low to prevent the butter from separating and ensure a smooth sauce.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, risotto, or crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
- For a quicker version, use lobster meat out of the shell instead of whole tails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
