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Butter Poached Lobster Recipe
This delicious poached butter lobster recipe is cooked in white wine and butter for a fantastic mouthwatering seafood dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound uncooked lobster meat
Instructions
- Add the wine and butter to a small saucepan over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted add in the lobster meat and cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes. If you cook it too fast the lobster releases a white protein substance known as pellicle, which is edible, but aesthetically undesirable.
- Flip the lobster over and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until the lobster is bright white, and firm, but not overcooked.
- Be sure to taste it first, but you can season it with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: This butter-poached lobster is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done cooking.
- How to Store: Once the cool, cover and keep it in the poaching liquid in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. You can freeze this covered for up to 3 days. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of poached lobster and the poaching liquid to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until hot.
- If the lobster is overcooked, it will get very chewy.
- This is uniquely salty, so be sure to taste it first before seasoning it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
354IU
(7%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.