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Butter Poached Lobster Recipe

Butter Poached Lobster Recipe

Delicious and luxurious Butter Poached Lobster Recipe perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 lobsters
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • slotted spoon
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Lobster

  • 2 lobsters live lobsters preferably Maine lobster
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add lobsters and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove lobsters and place in a bowl filled with ice water.
  • In the same pot, melt the butter over low heat.
  • Add lobsters back to the pot and poach for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

Notes

Make sure to use fresh lobsters for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lobsterCalories: 450kcalProtein: 25gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword butter, Elegant, Gourmet, Lobster, Seafood, Special Occasion
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