Butter Poached Lobster With Fresh Tomatoes
This lobster with garlic butter and tomato sauce recipe is a delightful blend of flavors that come together to create a luxurious dish. The succulent lobster is cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with a vibrant tomato and basil mixture, making it a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. It's a perfect choice for a special dinner or a gathering with loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pound live lobster (or 2 uncooked lobster tails)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), cut into 1 tablespoon chunks
- 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
- 2 tomatoes, cut into large chunks
- few fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
- If you are using lobster tails: Use sharp kitchen shears to cut shell of lobster all the way down its back. Turn over and cut bottom shell all the way down. Peel off shell and remove meat. Continue with step 2.
- If using live whole lobster
- bring a large pot of water to boil. Turn off heat and add the lobster. Cover with lid and let cook for 3 minutes. Remove all lobster meat from shell and cut into large chunks.
- In a sauce pan, bring 1 tablespoon of water to simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 piece of butter. When butter had melted, add another piece. Continue with remaining butter pieces, one at a time. Make sure the mixture does NOT come to a boil, otherwise the butter will separate.
- Keeping the heat on medium-low, add the lobster pieces and cook for 5 minutes, turning the lobster pieces every minute or so. Make sure mixture does not boil. Remove lobster pieces and divide amongst the 2 serving bowls.
- In the same saucepan with the remaining butter, turn the heat up just a bit, add the garlic. When fragrant, add the tomatoes and cook for just a couple of minutes until the tomatoes have released some of the juices. I like to gently smash the tomatoes a bit so more juice comes out. Throw in the basil and you're done. Spoon tomatoes over lobster and serve immediately.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter.
Nutrition
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
- Protein Content: 20 g
- Fat Content: 47 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29 g
- Cholesterol Content: 263 mg
- Sodium Content: 882 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 3 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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