Best 10 Sous Vide Butter Poached Lobster Tails Recipes

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Take your taste buds on a delectable journey with our compilation of the finest sous vide butter poached lobster tail recipes. Discover the art of transforming ordinary lobster tails into culinary masterpieces, where succulent meat meets the richness of butter, all perfectly cooked to tender perfection. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, our curated collection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this exquisite dish. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to achieving tender, juicy lobster tails that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAILS



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Sous vide lobster tails! Gently poached in butter and garlic for 30 minutes, the lobster meat becomes impossibly tender and succulent. An easy, elegant meal for date nights, holiday entertaining, or simply making the most of summer seafood!

Provided by Ari Laing

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (5 oz) lobster tails
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
lemon wedges (for serving)
parsley (chopped, for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add uncooked lobster tails and cook for exactly 1 minute. Immediately transfer cooked lobster tails to an ice bath. Chill for 2 minutes.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut lengthwise along the bottom of the tail, from top to bottom, being careful not to cut into the lobster meat. Place lobster tail cut side up, then firmly grasp both sides of the shell and pull away from each other until the tail cracks open. Gently remove tail meat. Wearing kitchen gloves makes this much easier.
  • Preheat water bath with a sous vide circulator to desired temperature. We recommend 130F for a juicy, tender lobster tail. 140F will yield a slightly firmer lobster, similar in texture to a steamed lobster.
  • Place peeled lobster tails in a vacuum seal bag along with butter, crushed garlic cloves, and any fresh herbs, if desired. Using a vacuum sealer, remove any air from bags until vacuum sealed.
  • Once temperature has been reached, submerge bag with lobster tails in water bath. Cook for 30 - 40 minutes. Remove immediately and serve lobster tails with melted butter from bag or clarified butter, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 lobster tail, Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

SOUS VIDE BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER TAILS



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Lobster tails turn out delicious when cooked sous vide. A feast for a special dinner or Valentine's day.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Lobster

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (6 ounce) lobster tails
2 slices lemon, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons butter
1 pinch dried parsley
1 pinch granulated garlic

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

SOUS VIDE LOBSTER IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Jason Veselak

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lobster tails, shells removed
8 Tbsp salted butter
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped for garnish
1 lemon, sliced into wedges for squeezing
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Set sous vide machine to 55C/131F.
  • Place the lobster in a freezer bag with butter and garlic, and remove the air through a vacuum sealer or the displacement method. Drop lobster in the bath for 45 minutes.
  • Remove bag from bath. Gently take lobster tails out of the bag and place on a serving platter. Pour melted butter from the bag on to the lobster. Garnish with fresh chives, fresh squeezed lemon, a pinch of salt and enjoy!

BUTTER POACHED SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAIL



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Sous Vide Lobster Tail sounds fancy, but is shockingly easy to make! With the magic of sous vide, you can't mess lobster up, so no need to worry about a rubbery disaster. Use this sous vide lobster tail recipe to eat lobster tails as is, or make delicious lobster rolls!

Provided by Chelsea Cole

Categories     Sous Vide

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-4 lobster tails
Kosher salt
8 tbsp butter (divided)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 lemon (for sauce)
Chopped parsley (for garnish)
1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat a water bath to your desired temp (reference the table above) using an immersion circulator. We like 135 degrees F.
  • Remove the meat from the tail. Use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the underside of the lobster tail (you know it's the underside because this part of the shell is soft and relatively easy to cut through). Do the same on the sides of the underside, where the soft part of the shell meets the hard part. Peel off the underside of the tail. Slide your fingers between the meat and the hard part of the shell to loosen it. Gently lift up to remove the meat.
  • Lightly season the lobster meat with kosher salt.
  • Place the lobster meat in a bag. Add 2 tbsp of butter for each lobster tail, evenly distributing through the bag. I like a handheld vacuum seal bag for lobster - it's more gentle than a standard vacuum sealer because you can control the suction. You could also use a zipper top bag + the water displacement method. Click here to learn more about air removal options!
  • After sealing, add the bag to the preheated water bath, making sure to keep the zipper on the bag above water (I use a chip clip and clip it to the side of my container!). Cook for 45 minutes.
  • While the lobster is cooking, make the garlic butter sauce. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan. Add the garlic, and cook until just browned and fragrant. Remove from heat, squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the sauce, and add 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
  • When the lobster is done, it's ready to serve! Remove from bag and serve with the dipping sauce. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the lobster.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 671 mg, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, TransFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

HOW TO BUTTER POACH LOBSTER TAILS



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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

2-3 tbsp. water
1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter cut into 1 tbsp. pieces
(6) 3 oz. shucked and cleaned lobster tails
Small shallow pot or a saucepan
Instant Read thermometer (optional)

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

SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAILS RECIPE (+VIDEO)



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These Sous Vide Lobster Tails are incredibly tender, juicy, and full of delicious lemon butter flavor. With sous vide method, cooking lobster is no longer intimidating. It's a no-fail recipe that produces the most succulent restaurant-quality dish at home!

Provided by Izzy

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lobster tails
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 6-8 small pieces (Plus more for dipping))
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large lemons (cut into slices)
chopped parley (optional)

Steps:

  • Add water to the sous vide container or a large pot, set the Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 140°F (60°C). (Set the temperature to 150°F if you prefer the traditional firmer texture.)
  • Prepare the Lobster Tail: Using sharp scissors, cut along the middle of the top shell towards the fins of the tail (don't cut through the end). Make sure to cut in a straight line.
  • Use the handle end of a spoon to separate the meat from the shell, and slowly pull out the shell. Gently lift the meat up and out from inside the shell while the end is still attached to the shell.
  • Season the meat with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Then push the meat back in the shell.
  • Add butter pieces on top.
  • Sous Vide Lobster Tail: Place lemon slices in one single layer in a large zip-lock bag. Add seasoned lobster tails on top.
  • Vacuum seal the bag using "water displacement" technique: seal all but one corner of the bag. Slowly place it in the water bath, making sure everything below the zip-line is covered by water. Then seal the rest of the bag.
  • Cook the lobster for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • When the timer goes off, remove the lobster tail from the bag. As lobster tails can be served right after sous vide cooking with no need for searing.
  • Optional: Lift the meat up and out from inside the shell for a beautiful presentation.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAIL RECIPE



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The very best way to cook a lobster tail is to butter poach it in your sous vide circulator. Thomas Keller popularized this recipe and it is one of my favorites.

Provided by Alexander Muse

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

- 1 large lobster tail per person
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- tarragon or other aromatics
- 140°F for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Step One: Buy the very largest tails you can find. Here in Dallas I've found that the Canadian lobster tails sold at Central Market are the biggest around.
  • Step Two: Separate the tails from their shells by bringing a pot of water to a boil. While you're waiting on the water go ahead and fill a large bowl with ice and water. Place each tail in the boiling water for 30 seconds - just long enough to cause it to separate from the shell but not long enough for it to start to cook. After 30 seconds plunge each tail in the ice water bath to stop the tail from cooking.
  • Step Three: Remove tails from shells and place each in a vacuum bag along with a tablespoon of salted butter and any desired aromatics (Previously I've used tarragon, but more recently I decided I prefer to cook my tails without aromatics).
  • Step Four: Cook the tails at 140°F for 30 minutes and they'll be ready to serve.

SOUS-VIDE-QUE LOBSTER WITH CHIMICHURRI BUTTER RECIPE



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The results of the sous-vide-que experiment to make lobster tail were fantastic. Add this to a chimichurri butter and you have a divine match.

Provided by meathead

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lobster tails, about 8 ounces each
1 lemon
parsley for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove

Steps:

  • Prep. Prepare a sous vide immersion circulator, such as Joule by ChefSteps, according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the water temperature for 131°F. Take the butter out of the fridge and let it come to room temp. Cut the lemon in half. Chop the parsley. Finely mince the garlic.
  • For the chimichurri butter, combine the butter, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl and blend well. Set aside until ready to use.
  • For the lobster, place the tails in a sealable freezer bag. Carefully submerge the freezer bag in the water bath until most of the air has been removed and then seal. Submerge the bag completely in the water bath and cook the lobster tails for 35 minutes.
  • Fire up. As the lobster tails near completion in the water bath, prepare a grill for 2-zone cooking. On a charcoal grill, place a chimney full of pre-heated charcoal briquets to one side of the grill's charcoal grate in order to create direct and indirect cooking zones. You want one side scorching hot and the other side at about 225°F. On a gas grill, adjust the temperature knobs so that one half of the grill is as hot as possible and the other half is approximately 225°F.
  • Remove the lobster tails from the freezer bag and run under cold water until the shells are cool enough to handle comfortably. Place the lobster tails on a sturdy cutting board with the softer bottom shell facing up. Use a sharp cleaver or chef's knife to split each lobster tail in half lengthwise.
  • Grill. Place the halved lobster tails meat side down on the hot side of the grill. Grill until the meat is lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Flip the lobster tails over and continue to grill for another 2 to 3 minutes, basting with chimichurri butter. If the grill starts to flare up, move the lobster tails to the cool side of the grill to finishing basting with chimichurri butter.
  • While the lobster grills, place the lemon halves cut side down on the grill over direct heat and cook until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside as you finish grilling the lobster.
  • Serve. Remove the lobster tails from the grill, plate, and brush once more with the chimichurri butter. Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately with the charred lemon for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 ounce, Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 273 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER



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Provided by Marwin Brown

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 whole lobsters
2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp dry jerk seasoning
Lemon wedges (for serving)
1/4 cup Clarified Butter (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat water bath to 130 degrees F.
  • Cut shell down the middle with kitchen scissors/shears and carefully pull the shell apart. Be careful as to not rip the meat. Gently remove lobster meat from shell.
  • Season lobster with dry jerk spice or simply salt and pepper
  • Place lobster in a heavy-duty zipper-lock bag. Add 2 tablespoons ghee and thyme sprigs. Remove all air from bag using the water displacement method or a vacuum sealer.
  • Add bagged lobster to water bath and cook for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a sauce pan over medium heat. Serve clarified butter on plate beneath tail or as a dipping sauce. Top lobster with lemon juice.

SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAIL



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I'll be real with you here. The hardest part about cooking lobster now is being able to remove the meat from the tail. Sous vide lobster is crazy simple - one of the few proteins that do not need a sear after cooking. Literally drop the lobster tails and some butter in a bag, cook for an hour, and serve. It's 100% better than broiling, boiling, and steaming.

Provided by Sous Vide Guy

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Lobster Tails
10 Tbs Butter
Fresh Parsley
120F for 1 hour | Soft, translucent
130F for 1 hour | Tender
140F for 1 hour | Firm

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat water bath to your desired temperature, based on the chart to the left.
  • 2 Submerge frozen lobster tails in bowl of cold water for approximately 30 minutes to defrost and loosen up.
  • 3 Cut shell down the middle with kitchen shears and slowly but firmly pull shell apart, ensuring not to rip the meat.
  • 4 Gently remove lobster meat from shell and de-vein, if necessary.
  • 5 Place lobster tails, fresh parsley, and 2-3 Tbs of butter into a heavy duty Ziploc bag. Vacuum sealing is possible, however we prefer using the water displacement method as it is less likely to deform the shape of the tail.
  • 6 Cook for 1 hour.
  • 7 Melt 6-8 Tbs of butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. If you prefer clarified butter, heat until boiling and the butter fat separates.
  • 8 Serve clarified butter on plate beneath tail, or in a separate bowl.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh lobster tails. Look for tails that are firm and have a slight briny smell.
  • Thaw frozen lobster tails properly. Place the tails in a colander in the refrigerator overnight. Do not thaw them in water, as this can make the meat tough.
  • Prepare the butter poaching liquid. Use a combination of butter, olive oil, herbs, and spices. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice.
  • Cook the lobster tails. Place the tails in a vacuum-sealed bag with the butter poaching liquid. Cook them in a sous vide water bath at 135 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Serve the lobster tails. Remove the tails from the bag and pat them dry. Serve them with melted butter, lemon wedges, and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Sous vide butter poached lobster tails are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lobster tails are cooked to perfection in a flavorful butter poaching liquid, resulting in tender, juicy meat. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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