Sous Vide Butter-Poached Lobster Tails

Sous Vide Butter-Poached Lobster Tails

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

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 lobster tails
Servings:
2

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
Fill a large pot with warm water. Attach the sous vide cooker to the pot and set the temperature to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) and the time to 30 minutes.

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

Step 3
Place 1 slice of lemon in the bottom of a resealable bag. Place lobster tail over lemon and spread with butter. Season with a pinch of parsley and garlic. Seal second half of the lemon, lobster, butter, and seasonings this way in a second bag.

Step 4
Use a water immersion method to remove all air from the bags and place into the pot, securing with tongs so they are fully immersed.

Step 5
When the time is up, remove the bags from the pot, open, and move 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 Fat8g 10%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol112mg 37%
Sodium553mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate4g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars0g
Protein27g
Vitamin C11mg 55%
Calcium97mg 7%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium500mg 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.

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