Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our sous vide butter poached lobster tails, an exquisite dish that elevates the classic lobster experience to new heights. This detailed recipe guide takes you through the process of creating succulent and flavorful lobster tails cooked to perfection using the sous vide technique. Discover the art of infusing rich butter, aromatic herbs, and zesty citrus flavors into every bite of tender lobster meat. Complement your lobster tails with a variety of delectable sauces, including a luscious lemon butter sauce, a tantalizing garlic scampi sauce, and a creamy lobster bisque. Treat yourself to a luxurious seafood feast with our sous vide butter poached lobster tails, a dish that promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAILS RECIPE (+VIDEO)
These Sous Vide Lobster Tails are incredibly tender, juicy, and full of delicious lemon butter flavor. With sous vide method, cooking lobster is no longer intimidating. It's a no-fail recipe that produces the most succulent restaurant-quality dish at home!
Provided by Izzy
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add water to the sous vide container or a large pot, set the Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 140°F (60°C). (Set the temperature to 150°F if you prefer the traditional firmer texture.)
- Prepare the Lobster Tail: Using sharp scissors, cut along the middle of the top shell towards the fins of the tail (don't cut through the end). Make sure to cut in a straight line.
- Use the handle end of a spoon to separate the meat from the shell, and slowly pull out the shell. Gently lift the meat up and out from inside the shell while the end is still attached to the shell.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Then push the meat back in the shell.
- Add butter pieces on top.
- Sous Vide Lobster Tail: Place lemon slices in one single layer in a large zip-lock bag. Add seasoned lobster tails on top.
- Vacuum seal the bag using "water displacement" technique: seal all but one corner of the bag. Slowly place it in the water bath, making sure everything below the zip-line is covered by water. Then seal the rest of the bag.
- Cook the lobster for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- When the timer goes off, remove the lobster tail from the bag. As lobster tails can be served right after sous vide cooking with no need for searing.
- Optional: Lift the meat up and out from inside the shell for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BUTTER POACHED SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAIL
Sous Vide Lobster Tail sounds fancy, but is shockingly easy to make! With the magic of sous vide, you can't mess lobster up, so no need to worry about a rubbery disaster. Use this sous vide lobster tail recipe to eat lobster tails as is, or make delicious lobster rolls!
Provided by Chelsea Cole
Categories Sous Vide
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a water bath to your desired temp (reference the table above) using an immersion circulator. We like 135 degrees F.
- Remove the meat from the tail. Use kitchen shears to cut down the middle of the underside of the lobster tail (you know it's the underside because this part of the shell is soft and relatively easy to cut through). Do the same on the sides of the underside, where the soft part of the shell meets the hard part. Peel off the underside of the tail. Slide your fingers between the meat and the hard part of the shell to loosen it. Gently lift up to remove the meat.
- Lightly season the lobster meat with kosher salt.
- Place the lobster meat in a bag. Add 2 tbsp of butter for each lobster tail, evenly distributing through the bag. I like a handheld vacuum seal bag for lobster - it's more gentle than a standard vacuum sealer because you can control the suction. You could also use a zipper top bag + the water displacement method. Click here to learn more about air removal options!
- After sealing, add the bag to the preheated water bath, making sure to keep the zipper on the bag above water (I use a chip clip and clip it to the side of my container!). Cook for 45 minutes.
- While the lobster is cooking, make the garlic butter sauce. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan. Add the garlic, and cook until just browned and fragrant. Remove from heat, squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the sauce, and add 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
- When the lobster is done, it's ready to serve! Remove from bag and serve with the dipping sauce. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the lobster.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 671 mg, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, TransFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SOUS VIDE LOBSTER TAILS
Sous vide lobster tails! Gently poached in butter and garlic for 30 minutes, the lobster meat becomes impossibly tender and succulent. An easy, elegant meal for date nights, holiday entertaining, or simply making the most of summer seafood!
Provided by Ari Laing
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add uncooked lobster tails and cook for exactly 1 minute. Immediately transfer cooked lobster tails to an ice bath. Chill for 2 minutes.
- Use kitchen shears to cut lengthwise along the bottom of the tail, from top to bottom, being careful not to cut into the lobster meat. Place lobster tail cut side up, then firmly grasp both sides of the shell and pull away from each other until the tail cracks open. Gently remove tail meat. Wearing kitchen gloves makes this much easier.
- Preheat water bath with a sous vide circulator to desired temperature. We recommend 130F for a juicy, tender lobster tail. 140F will yield a slightly firmer lobster, similar in texture to a steamed lobster.
- Place peeled lobster tails in a vacuum seal bag along with butter, crushed garlic cloves, and any fresh herbs, if desired. Using a vacuum sealer, remove any air from bags until vacuum sealed.
- Once temperature has been reached, submerge bag with lobster tails in water bath. Cook for 30 - 40 minutes. Remove immediately and serve lobster tails with melted butter from bag or clarified butter, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 lobster tail, Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
BUTTER POACHED SOUS VIDE LOBSTER RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by JimMac
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme to 140F/60C. Remove the meat from the lobster tails in one piece. Arrange the lobster tails side by side in a small (quart/0.9 liter) cooking bag. Add the butter, a scant pinch of salt, and the tarragon to the bag and vacuum seal. Submerge the bag in the water oven to cook for 20 to 30 minutes. To serve, remove the tails from the pouch to a warm plate. Pour the pouch liquid into a ramekin and stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for dipping.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality lobster tails. This will ensure that your dish is as flavorful and delicious as possible.
- Make sure to devein the lobster tails before cooking. This will remove the intestinal tract, which can be gritty and unappetizing.
- Don't overcook the lobster tails. Overcooked lobster is tough and chewy. The ideal internal temperature for lobster is 135-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the lobster tails with your favorite dipping sauce. Melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic butter are all popular choices.
- If you don't have a sous vide machine, you can also poach the lobster tails in a pot of boiling water. Just be sure to reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.
Conclusion:
Sous vide butter poached lobster tails are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lobster tails are cooked to perfection in a flavorful butter bath, resulting in tender, juicy meat that is sure to impress your guests. Serve the lobster tails with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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