Description
Experience the rich, tender flavor of lobster tails gently cooked in a decadent bath of garlic-infused butter. This butter-poached lobster tail recipe uses simple ingredients to create an unforgettable seafood dish that’s perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails
Butter Poaching Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the shell down the center of each lobster tail to expose the meat slightly. This makes it easier to cook and eat.
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat to prevent burning and maintain a smooth texture.
- Add Flavorings: Stir the minced garlic and fresh lemon juice into the melted butter, allowing the flavors to infuse gently as the butter heats.
- Poach the Lobster: Submerge the prepared lobster tails carefully into the warm butter mixture. Maintain a low heat to gently poach, cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the lobster meat is opaque and tender.
- Season: Remove the lobster tails from the butter bath and season with salt to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the lobster tails for a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the lobster tails; they should be opaque and firm but still tender.
- You can save the leftover garlic butter for dipping or drizzling over vegetables or bread.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- Use fresh lobster tails for the best texture and taste, but frozen tails work if properly thawed.
