Butter Poached Lobster Recipe
This Butter Poached Lobster Recipe features tender lobster meat cooked in butter and white wine for a delectable meal.
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound uncooked lobster meat
Instructions
- Add the wine and butter to a small saucepan over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted add in the lobster meat and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. If you cook it too fast the lobster releases a white protein substance known as pellicle, which is edible, but aesthetically undesirable.
- Flip the lobster over and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until the lobster is bright white, and firm, but not overcooked.
- Be sure to taste it first, but you can season it with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
Make-Ahead: This butter-poached lobster is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking. How to Store: Once cool, cover and keep it in the poaching liquid in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. You can freeze this covered for up to 3 days. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating. How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of poached lobster and the poaching liquid to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until hot. If the lobster is overcooked, it will get very chewy. This is uniquely salty, so be sure to taste it first before seasoning it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 237mgSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 354IUCalcium: 99mgIron: 0.3mg
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