Butter Poached Lobster Recipe: An Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs
Indulge in the luxurious taste of butter poached lobster, a perfect dish for special occasions or a treat to elevate your home cooking.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add lobster tails. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove lobster and allow to cool slightly before removing the meat from the shells.
- In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- Add white wine, lemon juice, and garlic to the melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Add the lobster meat to the butter mixture and poach for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete dining experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Butter Poached Lobster, Lobster Recipe, Indulgent Seafood