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Decadent Butter Poached Lobster Tail

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A luxurious yet easy-to-make lobster tail recipe poached gently in butter for a tender, flavorful dinner perfect for special occasions or a treat-yourself meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 oz (113–170 g) fresh lobster tails
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted European-style butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the lobster tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping just before the tail fin. Gently pry the shell apart to expose the meat but leave it attached at the tail end. Lift the meat slightly and rest it on top of the shell for presentation. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Melt the butter: In a skillet over low heat, melt 1 cup (225 g) of unsalted butter slowly. Add smashed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs to infuse the butter. Keep heat low to avoid browning. (3-4 minutes)
  3. Add the lobster tails: Nestle the prepared lobster tails into the melted butter, meat side down first. Spoon some butter over the exposed meat. (2 minutes)
  4. Poach gently: Flip the lobster tails so the meat side is up. Continue spooning butter over the meat every minute. Keep heat low so butter barely simmers. Cook until lobster meat is opaque and reaches 135°F (57°C), about 8-10 minutes total.
  5. Finish with lemon and seasoning: Remove garlic and thyme. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over lobster tails, season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon some butter over the top before serving.

Notes

Keep heat low to avoid browning butter and overcooking lobster. Use unsalted European-style butter for best flavor. Spoon butter over lobster meat frequently during cooking to keep moist. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness at 135°F (57°C). Frozen lobster tails can be used if thawed overnight. For dairy-free, try vegan butter or clarified coconut oil.

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