Description
Butter Poached Lobster Tail is a luxurious seafood dish that offers a silky texture and rich flavor, prepared using the chef-level technique of beurre monté to ensure the lobster is tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
4 large Cold Water Lobster Tails
1 lb Unsalted European Butter
2 tablespoons Water
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 sprigs Fresh Tarrago
2 cloves Garlic Cloves
Sea Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon White Peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster Tails: Remove the lobster meat from the shells and pat it dry
- Create the Beurre Monté: In a medium saucepan, bring two tablespoons of water to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cold butter, one tablespoon at a time to create a stable emulsio
- Infuse the Butter: Once fully incorporated, add the smashed garlic, tarragon, and white peppercorns. Maintain a temperature between 160°F and 175°F
- Poach the Lobster: Submerge the lobster tails into the butter bath until the meat turns opaque and firm, about 5 to 7 minutes
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lobster from the butter, let it rest for one minute, then drizzle with poaching butter and fresh lemon juice before serving
Notes
Ensure the butter temperature is controlled to prevent rubbery lobster.
Use a digital thermometer for accurate temperature monitoring.
Keep leftover poaching butter for future use in other dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tail
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg