Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Butter Poached Lobster Tails, an exquisite dish perfect for special occasions and memorable dinners. This recipe showcases succulent lobster tails bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce that enhances their natural sweetness. With only a handful of ingredients and a mere 20 minutes of cooking time, you can effortlessly create a gourmet seafood masterpiece that will impress your guests or treat yourself to an elegant meal at home. Serve these tender, buttery tails alongside fresh greens or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 medium lobster tails
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster tails by cutting along the underside with kitchen shears and gently pulling the meat out while keeping it attached at the base.
- Season the lobster with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Cook the lobster tails for 2-4 minutes per side until opaque and slightly curling; avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon juice and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster tail (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 108mg