Description
Learn how to poach lobster tails for a tender and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and add lemon slices and salt.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add the lobster tails to the pot.
- Poach for 5-7 minutes until the meat is opaque.
- Remove the tails and let them cool slightly.
- Slice the tails open and serve with melted butter.
Notes
- Do not overcook the lobster.
- Use fresh lobster tails for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on tail size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: how to poach lobster tails