Description

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Herb-Infused Butter Poached Lobster Tails, a simple yet elegant seafood dish where succulent lobster tails are gently poached in a fragrant butter infusion with fresh herbs and lemon. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent main course, this recipe showcases the delicate sweetness of lobster enhanced by aromatic thyme, rosemary, and tarragon, delivering a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Ingredients

Scale

Lobster Tails

4 lobster tails (5–6 oz each)

Herb Butter Poaching Sauce

1 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Serving

Lemon wedges

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Instructions

Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, carefully cut down the top side of each lobster shell lengthwise, then gently pull the lobster meat out, keeping it attached at the base. Place the meat on top of the shell for an attractive presentation.
Infuse Butter with Herbs: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter together with smashed garlic cloves, fresh thyme, rosemary, and tarragon sprigs. Allow the herbs and garlic to infuse the butter gently for 5 to 7 minutes without browning the butter, stirring occasionally.
Add Lemon and Seasoning: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the herb-infused butter, mixing well to combine all flavors.
Poach Lobster Tails: Submerge the prepared lobster tails fully in the herb butter. Maintain a gentle simmer over low heat and poach the lobster tails for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meat turns opaque and is cooked through. Frequently spoon the warm herb butter over the lobster meat to keep it moist and flavorful during cooking.
Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the butter carefully and immediately serve them with a drizzle of the remaining herb butter and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, add a splash of white wine to the butter while infusing the herbs.
This recipe pairs beautifully with crusty bread or pasta to soak up the luscious herb butter sauce.
The poaching method used here works equally well with other seafood such as shrimp or scallops.