Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBarclay PrimeButter Poached Lobster Recipe

Butter Poached Lobster Recipe

Inspired by Barclay Prime
Time30m
Serves4

served out of shell, lemon

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lobster

    Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove and let cool before removing meat from the shell.

  2. 2

    Butter Preparation

    In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let it brown.

  3. 3

    Poaching the Lobster

    Add the lobster meat to the saucepan with the melted butter. Cook gently for about 5 minutes, ensuring the lobster is coated in the butter and heated through.

  4. 4

    Add Flavor

    Stir in fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all flavors.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the lobster from the butter and place it on a serving platter. Drizzle with some of the butter sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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