Jul 13 2026
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Butter Poached Lobster Recipe

Inspired by David's Restaurant
Time1h
Serves2

Crispy risotto cake, citrus truffle micro greens

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Ingredients

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Lobster

Risotto Cake

Garnish

Method

Lobster Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Butter Bath

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and let it infuse for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Lobster

    Add the lobster tails to the melted butter, ensuring they are fully submerged. Poach for 8-10 minutes until the lobster is opaque and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Season the Lobster

    Remove the lobster from the butter and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.

Risotto Cake Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook the Risotto

    In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth until simmering. In a separate pan, toast Arborio rice for 2-3 minutes, then gradually add warm broth, stirring constantly until rice is creamy and cooked, about 20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Once risotto is cooked, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 6

    Form Cakes

    Allow risotto to cool slightly, then shape into cakes, dusting with flour to help hold form.

  4. 7

    Fry the Cakes

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the risotto cakes until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Plating

  1. 8

    Serve

    Place a risotto cake on each plate, top with butter poached lobster, and garnish with citrus truffle micro greens.

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