Butter poached lobster coconut corn pudding is a delightful and exotic dish that combines the sweet flavor of coconut with the succulent taste of lobster. This elegant dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is surprisingly easy to make. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is truly unique, and it is sure to become a favorite.
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HOW TO BUTTER POACH LOBSTER TAILS
Butter Poached Lobster Recipe In New England boiling and steaming are the traditional ways to cook lobsters, but there's another way. It's called butter poaching where the lobster meat is cooked to a sweet, tender buttery perfection. Learn how to butter poach lobster at home. Butter poached lobster is done by removing the meat from the lobster and gently...
Categories Main Dish: Seafood
Time 18m
Yield Serves Six
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 2-3 tbs. of water to a simmer over medium heat
- Whisk in 1 tbs. butter, when butter melts add another piece. Continuing adding butter pieces - 1 cup (two sticks total.) Do not let the butter come to a boil or the butter will separate. Try to keep the butter between 160 and 175 degrees F. Use an instant read thermometer to to keep it under 180 F
- Add defrosted, raw tails. Cook for 6-8 minutes and turn tails in butter mixture. Again, make sure the butter does not come to a boil, reduce the heat if necessary. Be careful not to overcook lobster. Poached lobster tails should have an an internal temperature of about 140-145°
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170
POACHED LOBSTER OVER CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- For the lobster: Fill an 8-quart stockpot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the wine, lemon juice, coriander, thyme, garlic and enough salt to taste like the ocean. Boil for 10 minutes.
- Add the lobster, cover the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool. Crack the lobster and remove the meat from the claws, knuckles and tail; cut the tail meat in half vertically. Toss the lobster meat with a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Set aside.
- For the salad: Drizzle some olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, swirling to coat the pan; heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden brown; remove the garlic. Add the tomatoes, corn kernels and zucchini, toss to combine, and season with salt. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst, just a few minutes. Toss with three-quarters of the basil chiffonade.
- Place the arugula in a bowl, season with a pinch of salt, and lightly dress with a splash of red wine vinegar and olive oil. Transfer the arugula to a plate, top with the corn and cherry tomato mixture and then with the lobster meat. Garnish with the remaining basil chiffonade.
PERFECT POACHED LOBSTER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 1 pound cooked lobster meat
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a very large (18- to 20-quart) stockpot 3/4 full with water, add 2 tablespoons of salt, cover and bring to a full rolling boil. Immerse the lobsters in the water and cook for 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the underside of a tail registers 140 degrees F. (Don't worry if the water doesn't come back to a boil.) Remove the lobsters with tongs and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the lobster meat from the shell, including the claws.
SOUS VIDE BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER TAILS
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with warm water. Attach the sous vide cooker to the pot and set the temperature to 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) and the time to 30 minutes.
- Cutting the underside of the lobster tail with kitchen shears and remove the fins; carefully lift the meat out.
- Place 1 slice of lemon in the bottom of a resealable zip-top bag. Place lobster tail over lemon and spread with butter. Season with a pinch of parsley and garlic. Seal the second half of the lemon, lobster, butter, and seasonings this way in a second bag.
- Use the water immersion method to remove all air from the bags and place into the pot, securing with tongs so they are fully immersed.
- When the time is up, remove the bags from the pot, open, and move the tails onto a warm plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 553 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. For the best flavor, use fresh lobster, coconut milk, and corn. If you can't find fresh lobster, you can use frozen lobster tails that have been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Cook the lobster gently. Poaching is a gentle cooking method that helps to preserve the lobster's delicate flavor. Be careful not to overcook the lobster, or it will become tough.
- Make sure the coconut corn pudding is cooked through. To check if the pudding is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pudding is ready.
- Serve the lobster and coconut corn pudding immediately. These dishes are best served hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Butter-poached lobster with coconut corn pudding is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lobster is cooked gently in butter, which helps to preserve its delicate flavor. The coconut corn pudding is a creamy and flavorful side dish that complements the lobster perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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