Butter-Poached Lobster Tail

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Butter-Poached Lobster Tail is a luxurious seafood dish where tender lobster meat is gently cooked in a bath of clarified butter, often infused with aromatics like garlic, herbs, or lemon. This method, popular in coastal cuisines from New England to France, results in an exceptionally moist and richly flavored delicacy.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. A typical serving (about 4-6 oz of meat) provides a significant amount of selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12, and generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories, depending on the amount of butter used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	26 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin B12	18 mcg
Selenium	54 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Copper	1.2 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	0.5 g
Vitamin E	2.1 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg

Per 1 tail (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, butter poaching is a technique that elevates a premium ingredient, symbolizing indulgence and culinary refinement. Nutritionally, while high in fat, the butter helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the lobster, and the method preserves the delicate texture better than high-heat cooking.