Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Herb-Infused Butter Poached Lobster Tails, a fine dining dish that is surprisingly simple to prepare. Tender lobster tails are gently poached in a decadent herb-infused butter, creating a dish that is both elegant and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails:
- 4 lobster tails (about 6 ounces each)
Herb-Infused Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- zest of 1 lemon
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise and gently pull the meat partially out, resting it on top of the shell.
- Infuse Butter: In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine butter and water, whisking until emulsified. Add garlic, thyme, parsley, tarragon, and lemon zest; let steep for 3–4 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Poach Lobster Tails: Place lobster tails meat-side down in the butter mixture and poach gently, maintaining a temperature of about 160–180°F (do not boil), for 6–8 minutes or until lobster meat is opaque and tender.
- Season and Serve: Season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve lobster tails drizzled with the herb butter and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the butter mixture before poaching.
- This method works equally well with lobster claws or langoustines.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta to soak up the infused butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail with butter
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
