Butter Poached Lobster Tails

Check out this easy and elegant way to serve lobster tails. You will be pleasantly surprised by the flavors that develop with just a few simple steps.

Melted butter

Servings: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 Lobster Tails with shells removed
  • 3 T water
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoon pieces
  • 3 T fresh lemon juice
  • sliced garlic (optional)
  • chopped chives (optional)

Instructions:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat and then add 3 T water.
  • Once warmed, add butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking in between each piece to make sure it's fully melted.
  • Add garlic and chives if desired.
  • Test temperature of the butter poaching mixture to make sure it is between 170°F and 180°F. 
  • Next add the lobster tails gently to the poaching mixture.
  • Cook tails for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping every 2 until they are opaque.
  • Remove tails and set aside.
  • Add lemon juice to the butter mixture and whisk for 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle poaching mixture over the tails and serve immediately.
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