Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide)
Lobster tails are gently cooked sous vide with butter, lemon, dried parsley, and granulated garlic, resulting in tender meat with a rich, buttery flavor and bright citrus notes. Garnished with lemon, this elegant dish suits a romantic dinner or a special Valentine’s Day meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 the underside of the lobster tail with kitchen shears and remove the fins; carefully lift out the meat.
- 3
Place a lemon slice in the bottom of a resealable plastic bag. Place the lobster tail meat over the lemon and spread with butter. Season with parsley and garlic. Repeat with the remaining lobster tail, lemon, butter, parsley, and garlic using a second resealable plastic bag.
- 4
Use the water immersion method to remove all the air from the bags, then place them in the pot, securing them with tongs so they remain fully immersed.
- 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.
- Calories 239.57 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 35.07 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 5.5 g 2%
- Total Fat 6.47 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.22 mg High 44%
- Sodium 304.66 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.79 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 322.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 3.24 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Butter Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Parsley, Granulated Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 239.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Parsley, Granulated Garlic, Lemon, Lemon Sorbet. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide)?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 239.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) healthy?
- Butter-Poached Lobster Tails (Sous Vide) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 239.57 calories and 35.07 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 304.66 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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