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Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide)

Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) deliver tender, succulent meat infused with rich butter, bright lemon, and a hint of garlic and herbs. This refined preparation highlights the lobster’s sweetness with clean, balanced flavors—ideal for an intimate dinner, special occasions, or when you want a restaurant-quality main at home.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyMedium
Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide)
  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with warm water. Attach the sous vide cooker to the pot, then set it to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Use the water immersion method to press out all the air from the bags and place them in the pot, securing with tongs so they stay fully submerged.

  5. 5

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