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Butter Poached Maine Lobster Tails

Recipe

Servings 2

Ingredients

Maine Lobster Tails

3 LARGE CUT IN ½ IN THE SHELL OR 6 SPLIT

Herbs Of Your Choice: Tarragon, Dill, Parsley, Cilantro, Basil Or A Mixture Of All

Butter

1.5 STICK, MELTED

Directions

Step 1:

In a skillet melt the butter on low heat.

Step 2:

Once melted add the tails flesh side down and cook on low heat spooning butter over the shell once in a while for about 10-15 minutes

Step 3:

Turn the tail on shell side and continue basting. The tails are ready when the shells are bright red and the lobster meat is firm and opaque.

Step 4:

Serve directly from the pan with lemon wedges, herbs and crusty bread

Step 5: Note: You can also take the tails out of the shells.

Turn the heat to medium high and deglaze the pan with 1 cup of wine, heavy cream or stock to create a thick sauce, return the tail to the pan and serve.

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