Description
Butter poached lobster is a luxurious seafood dish that features tender lobster meat cooked in rich butter. It’s a simple yet elegant recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of the lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the water and sea salt to the melted butter.
- Place the lobster tails in the butter mixture.
- Cook the lobster tails for about 10-12 minutes until they are opaque and tender.
- Remove the lobster from the butter and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the lobster to prevent rubbery texture.
- Serve with additional melted butter on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: butter poached lobster, seafood dish, lobster recipe