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Easy Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Tails

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Elevate your dining experience with these Easy Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Tails, a luxurious dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 tails
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster
  • 2 tails Cold-water lobster tails (5-6 oz each) Substitute with shrimp for a different seafood experience.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter High-quality European-style butter provides rich flavor.
  • 8-10 cloves Garlic, minced Use fresh for best results.
For Seasoning
  • 0.5-1 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste; check frozen lobster tails for added sodium.
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon Fresh Lemon Squeeze over cooked lobster.
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped For garnish; substitute with chives or dill if desired.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Kitchen Shears
  • Paper towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by flipping the lobster tails onto their backs. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut along the underside lengthwise to extract the meat, taking care not to cut through the shell completely.
  2. Sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper generously on both sides of the lobster meat.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and gently stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Carefully place the prepared lobster tails in the skillet, meat side down, ensuring they are coated in the garlic butter. Baste the tails continuously with the sauce.
  5. Once cooked, remove the lobster tails from the skillet and place them on a serving platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lobster and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 50gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 120mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Easy Garlic Butter Poached Lobster Tails not only look stunning but also taste divine! Serve with crusty bread to soak up leftover garlic butter sauce.

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