Description
This Herb-Infused Butter Poached Lobster Tails recipe offers an elegant and succulent seafood dish where lobster tails are gently poached in a fragrant butter infusion loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. The technique ensures tender, perfectly cooked lobster with deep herbaceous flavors, ideal for impressing guests with a simple yet luxurious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails
Herb-Infused Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and tarragon)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen scissors, carefully cut the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping at the base. Gently pull apart the shell and lift the lobster meat so that it sits on top of the shell, ensuring even cooking and better infusion of flavors.
- Make Herb Butter Infusion: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, taking care not to burn it. Once melted, add the fresh herbs, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, minced garlic, and bay leaf. Allow the mixture to gently infuse for about 5 minutes, letting the herbs release their fragrant flavors into the butter.
- Poach the Lobster Tails: Carefully place the prepared lobster tails into the herb-infused butter, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook on low heat for 10–15 minutes until the lobster meat turns opaque and is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C) for safe consumption.
- Remove and Rest: Once cooked, carefully remove the lobster tails from the butter and place them on a serving dish. Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle and the residual heat to finish cooking the lobster gently.
- Serve: Drizzle some of the herb-infused butter from the pan over the lobster tails before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs for an extra touch of color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the tender, richly flavored lobster.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is melted over low heat to avoid burning and to infuse the herbs gently.
- Lifting the lobster meat on top of the shell helps even cooking and better flavor penetration.
- Use a food thermometer to accurately check doneness at 140°F (60°C).
- Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and tarragon provide a bright, aromatic flavor; feel free to adjust based on personal preference.
- Resting the lobster after cooking enhances juiciness and depth of flavor.
- This recipe pairs beautifully with a light salad, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the herb butter.
