Sous Vide Butter-Poached Lobster Tails

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When cooked sous vide, lobster tails poached in butter turn out delicious. It's a romantic feast for a special dinner or Valentine's Day.

Submitted by Bren
Updated on February 12, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 lobster tails
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 (6 ounce) lobster tails

  • 2 slices lemon, plus more for garnish

  • 2 teaspoons butter, room temperature

  • 2 pinches dried parsley, or to taste

  • 2 pinches granulated garlic, or to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with warm water. Attach the sous vide cooker to the pot; set the temperature to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

  2. Cut underside of lobster tail with kitchen shears and remove fins; carefully lift out meat.

  3. Place 1 lemon slice in the bottom of a resealable plastic bag. Place lobster tail meat over lemon and spread with 1 teaspoon butter. Season with a pinch of parsley and garlic. Repeat with remaining lobster tail, lemon, butter, parsley, and garlic using a second resealable plastic bag.

  4. 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.

  5. Cook in the preheated water for 30 minutes. Remove the bags from the pot, open, and move lobster tails to a warm plate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196 Calories
8g Fat
4g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 553mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 500mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.