Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Butter Poached Lobster Tails, a dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This recipe features succulent lobster tails cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with zesty lemon, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, these buttery lobster tails are surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Serve them with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for an elegant presentation that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 medium lobster tails
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by cracking the shell and gently pulling out the meat while keeping it attached at the base.
- Pat the lobster dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Place seasoned lobster tails in the skillet, cooking for 2-4 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked tails and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (about 85g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg