No Fail Perfect Butter Poached Lobster Tail for Effortless Indulgence
This recipe for butter poached lobster tails guarantees effortless indulgence, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter with water over low heat.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture.
- Once melted, submerge the lobster tails in the butter mixture.
- Cook on low heat for about 8-10 minutes or until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the butter does not boil to prevent the lobster from becoming tough.
- For added flavor, consider infusing herbs into the butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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