Print

Perfect Butter-Poached Lobster Tail Recipe Easy Lemon Garlic Sauce

butter-poached lobster tail - featured image
Print Recipe

Tender lobster tails gently poached in butter with a fresh lemon garlic sauce, delivering a rich, buttery, and zesty seafood dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large lobster tails (6–8 ounces / 170–225 g each), fresh or thawed
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine

Instructions

  1. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, carefully cut down the top shell of each lobster tail from the wide end toward the tail tip, stopping just before the fin. Gently pry the shell open and lift the meat slightly, resting it on top of the shell.
  2. In a sauté pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup (115 g) of unsalted butter. Keep the heat low to avoid browning.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon zest into the melted butter. Cook gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Place the lobster tails meat-side down into the butter. Cover the pan with a lid and cook gently for about 6–8 minutes until the meat turns opaque and firm but still tender.
  5. Carefully flip the tails over, spooning the lemon garlic butter over the meat to keep it moist. Cook uncovered for another 2 minutes to reduce the butter slightly.
  6. Remove the pan from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the lobster, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in white wine if using.
  7. Transfer the lobster tails to plates, spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the heat low to avoid browning the butter. The lobster is perfectly cooked when the meat is opaque white and flakes easily but is still tender. Let the lobster rest in the warm butter sauce off the heat for a minute before serving to keep it juicy. Fresh garlic and lemon zest are key for flavor. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil.

Nutrition

Keywords: lobster tail, butter-poached lobster, lemon garlic sauce, seafood, easy lobster recipe, quick dinner, poached lobster

Find it online: https://elvafood.com/perfect-butter-poached-lobster-tail-recipe-easy-lemon-garlic-sauce/