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Butter Poached Lobster Tails Recipe

Butter Poached Lobster Tails Recipe for a Decadent Feast

This Butter Poached Lobster Tails Recipe offers a gourmet experience with simple ingredients for an impressive and decadent meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Poaching Liquid
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dry white wine
For the Lobster
Optional Seasoning
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste fresh cracked pepper

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of dry white wine with 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir gently to blend and warm slowly without boiling.
  2. Once the butter is fully melted and fragrant, carefully add the uncooked lobster tails to the saucepan, immersing them in the butter-wine blend. Cook gently for 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Using tongs, flip each lobster tail to ensure even poaching and continue cooking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Once cooked, remove the tails from the poaching liquid and drizzle some over the tails. Optionally sprinkle with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Always use high-quality ingredients and avoid high heat for tenderness. Serve immediately for best taste.

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