Indulge in a luxurious seafood feast with our tantalizing butter-poached lobster tail and lobster claw cake, elegantly presented in a citrus butter sauce. This culinary masterpiece combines the succulent flavors of lobster with a symphony of citrusy and buttery notes, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Dive into the richness of the butter-poached lobster tail, perfectly cooked to retain its tender texture and delicate sweetness. Complementing the lobster tail is the delectable lobster claw cake, a savory combination of lobster claw meat, aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy lemon zest, all enveloped in a crispy golden crust. The citrus butter sauce, a harmonious blend of citrus juices, aromatic herbs, and rich butter, ties all the elements together, adding a burst of brightness and depth of flavor. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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HOW TO BUTTER POACH LOBSTER TAILS
Butter Poached Lobster Recipe In New England boiling and steaming are the traditional ways to cook lobsters, but there's another way. It's called butter poaching where the lobster meat is cooked to a sweet, tender buttery perfection. Learn how to butter poach lobster at home. Butter poached lobster is done by removing the meat from the lobster and gently...
Categories Main Dish: Seafood
Time 18m
Yield Serves Six
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 2-3 tbs. of water to a simmer over medium heat
- Whisk in 1 tbs. butter, when butter melts add another piece. Continuing adding butter pieces - 1 cup (two sticks total.) Do not let the butter come to a boil or the butter will separate. Try to keep the butter between 160 and 175 degrees F. Use an instant read thermometer to to keep it under 180 F
- Add defrosted, raw tails. Cook for 6-8 minutes and turn tails in butter mixture. Again, make sure the butter does not come to a boil, reduce the heat if necessary. Be careful not to overcook lobster. Poached lobster tails should have an an internal temperature of about 140-145°
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170
BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER SHOOTERS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 8 to 10 shooters
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Reserve 1 cup of clarified butter and try to keep warm.
- Place lobster tails in a large pot and cover with the remaining butter. Add 3 cloves of garlic to the pot. Poach on a low heat until the lobster shell changes color and meat is cooked. Allow to cool slightly and harvest meat from tails. Chop meat into bite-size pieces.
- While meat is still warm, assemble the shooters. In shot glass pour a bit of the reserved warm butter into each glass. Top with lobster meat and drizzle with a bit of the lemon juice.
BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER ROLLS WITH CELERY FENNEL SLAW
Provided by Eric Greenspan
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Remove the claws and tails from the lobsters. Boil the tails for 1 minute and the claws for 4 minutes, then remove from the water. Immediately remove the meat from the shells and set aside.
- Add the oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add and sweat the onions, garlic and bay leaves until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Carefully add the vermouth and reduce until dry, about 2 minutes. Add the cream, then reduce by two-thirds, until thick. Slowly whisk in the pound of butter little by little until fully emulsified. Add the lobster tail and claw meat to the butter cream sauce and poach over low heat at 165 degrees F until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the lobster from the pan and allow to cool just to the touch. Rough chop and set aside.
- Add the mustard seeds, vinegar, sugar and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, separate the celery into stalks. Using a Japanese mandoline, slice the celery into paper-thin strips. Cut the fennel bulb into quarters. Using the Japanese mandoline, slice the fennel bulb paper thin.
- In a medium bowl, toss the celery slices, fennel slices, mustard oil and 2 tablespoons pickled mustard seeds. Taste and adjust as desired with more mustard seeds. Keep cool until ready to serve.
- In a 12-inch cast-iron pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and griddle the buns, top side-down, over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Open the buns and fill with spoonfuls of the lobster mixture. Top with a handful of the slaw and garnish with the reserved fennel fronds.
PERFECT POACHED LOBSTER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 1 pound cooked lobster meat
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill a very large (18- to 20-quart) stockpot 3/4 full with water, add 2 tablespoons of salt, cover and bring to a full rolling boil. Immerse the lobsters in the water and cook for 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the underside of a tail registers 140 degrees F. (Don't worry if the water doesn't come back to a boil.) Remove the lobsters with tongs and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the lobster meat from the shell, including the claws.
LOBSTER TAILS WITH CITRUS BUTTER
Make and share this Lobster Tails with Citrus Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Lobster
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the lobster tails down the center through the meat but not all the way through the shell.
- Fold over butterfly style.
- Combine remaining ingredients and brush over the meat.
- Put some foil over your grill and place the tails, shell side down on the foil.
- Cook, covered, for about 14-16 minutes until the meat is firm and white.
- Brush occasionally while cooking.
- Loosen the meat slightly before serving and brush one last time with the citrus butter.
- NOTE: We broiled instead of grilled.
- Used a broiling pan with the broiler on low, with the tails about 6 inches from the heat source and watched them the entire time.
- We serve with the remaining citrus butter.
- You may choose to make extra.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 266.1, Carbohydrate 3.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 26.4
Tips:
- To ensure the lobster tail is cooked evenly, make sure it is the same thickness throughout. If one end is thicker than the other, cut it in half so that both pieces are uniform in size.
- When searing the lobster tail, be sure to use a very hot pan and sear it quickly so that the outside is crispy and the inside remains tender and juicy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the lobster tails. If you are cooking multiple tails, sear them in batches so that they have enough space to cook evenly.
- To make the citrus butter sauce, use a variety of citrus fruits to create a complex and flavorful sauce. Meyer lemons, oranges, and grapefruit are all good options.
- Be sure to reduce the citrus butter sauce until it is thick and syrupy. This will help it to adhere to the lobster tails and vegetables.
- To make the lobster claw cake, use fresh lobster claw meat for the best flavor. If you do not have fresh lobster claw meat, you can substitute frozen or canned lobster claw meat.
- Be sure to drain the lobster claw meat well before adding it to the cake batter. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
- Bake the lobster claw cake until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
This butter poached lobster tail with a lobster claw cake in a citrus butter sauce is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lobster tail is cooked to perfection, the lobster claw cake is moist and flavorful, and the citrus butter sauce is the perfect complement to both. This dish is sure to wow your guests and leave them wanting more.
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