Butter Poached Lobster Recipe
This Butter Poached Lobster Recipe features succulent lobster meat simply poached in a rich wine and butter sauce.
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. 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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