Ingredients:
4 lobster tails
1 cup unsalted butter
4 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Directions:
Prepare the Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut through the top of each lobster shell down the center, stopping at the tail. Gently pull the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Make the Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and water, letting the mixture heat through without boiling.
Poach the Lobster: Place the lobster tails into the skillet, ensuring the meat is submerged in the butter. Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, basting the lobster with the butter sauce as it cooks. The lobster is ready when the meat turns opaque and firm, yet tender.
Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the skillet, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with extra butter sauce from the pan. Add lemon wedges for that perfect squeeze over the lobster.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Enjoy the luxurious and comforting flavor of tender lobster tails poached in rich, garlicky butter.
