Chef Melissa King Butter Poach Lobster

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lobster Tails and Claws (pre-cooked about 70% through, shells removed)
• 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 1 tbsp Water (for the butter emulsification base)
• 1 clove Garlic (smashed)
• 1 sprig Fresh Thyme (leaves stripped)
• 1/8 tsp Salt (fine sea salt, about two pinches)
• 1 cup Fresh Spring Peas (shelled; can use frozen if out of season)
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for puree) (to finish the pea puree)

Instructions

1. Prepare Butter Cubes and Aromatics

   Cut the cold unsalted butter into 1‑tablespoon cubes, smash the garlic clove and set aside the thyme sprig.

   Time: PT2M

2. Create the Emulsion Base

   Add 1 tablespoon of water to the saucepan and place over high heat until you see tiny bubbles forming.

   Time: PT1M

3. Infuse Garlic and Thyme

   Add the smashed garlic and thyme leaves to the bubbling water, then whisk in the first butter cube until fully melted.

   Time: PT2M

4. Build the Butter Emulsion

   Add the second butter cube slowly, whisking constantly until incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Finish the Beurre Monté

   Continue adding the remaining butter cubes in a steady stream, whisking without stopping until the sauce coats the back of a spoon but is still fluid.

   Time: PT3M

6. Season the Butter Sauce

   Taste the sauce and add about 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt (two pinches). Adjust if needed.

   Time: PT30S

7. Poach Lobster Claws

   Gently submerge the lobster claws in the butter sauce and poach for 1–1.5 minutes, turning once.

   Time: PT1M30S

   Temperature: simmer

8. Poach Lobster Tails

   Add the lobster tails (already 70% cooked) and poach for 2–3 minutes until warmed through and no longer raw in the center.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: simmer

9. Prepare Spring Pea Puree

   While the lobster poaches, blanch the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to a blender with 1 tbsp butter, a pinch of salt, and blend until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

10. Plate and Serve

    Spoon a generous dollop of pea puree onto each plate, place the poached lobster on top, and drizzle with any remaining butter sauce.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

20g

Fiber

4g