Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Tails for Perfect Date Night

Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Tails offer a quick and easy way to create a gourmet dining experience at home.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 tails

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Lobster

2 tails Lobster Tails Choose cold-water types for the best sweetness and tenderness.

For the Poaching

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Consider ghee for a clarified option.
4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are best.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust depending on the saltiness of the lobster.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground is preferred.

For Garnishing

1 whole Fresh Lemon Squeeze over lobster before serving.
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat skillet over medium-low heat and melt the unsalted butter for 2-3 minutes until foamy but not browned.
Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
Use kitchen shears to cut down the center of the lobster tails and carefully pry open the shell.
Season the exposed lobster meat with kosher salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
Place seasoned lobster tails in the skillet meat-side down, and baste with garlic butter. Poach for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Remove from heat, transfer to a serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 320kcalProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Basting the lobster tails continuously with garlic butter enhances flavor, monitor cooking time carefully to avoid overcooking.

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