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Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

Gordon Ramsay’s butter-poached lobster is an alluring gourmet masterpiece, drenched in white wine and butter. This sumptuous seafood meal can be prepared in approximately 15 minutes and is sure to amaze any dinner guest.

Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster
Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

💗 Why You’ll Love This Butter Poached Lobster Recipe:

  • Decadent Flavors: The blend of white wine and butter creates a decadently rich base.
  • Perfect Texture: Slow simmering ensures lobster meat is tender and not overdone.
  • Elegant Simplicity: Ramsay’s recipe lets the lobster’s natural taste shine without overpowering flavors.
  • Visual Appeal: Careful cooking prevents the release of undesired pellicles, maintaining the lobster’s appearance.
  • Quick Gourmet: A quick and easy recipe, offering a gourmet experience with minimal effort.

❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay’s Butter Poached Lobster Recipe?

Gordon Ramsay’s Butter Poached Lobster calls for white wine, unsalted butter, and raw lobster the lobster is cooked to perfection in a wine-butter sauce that has been seasoned with cracked black pepper and salt.

📜 Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound of uncooked lobster meat

👩‍🍳 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

  1. Put the wine and butter in a small pot and cook them together on low.
  2. Add the lobster meat to the melted butter and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes on low heat.
  3. Too rapid cooking causes the release of pellicle, a white protein material that is edible but unappealing on lobster.
  4. Cook for another 4–5 minutes, or until the meat is white and firm but not overcooked, after which you should flip the lobster over.
  5. Season with cracked pepper and sea salt, but don’t forget to taste it first!

💭 Recipe Tips

  • Low Heat Simmer: Keep the heat low for a slow, even cook.
  • Avoid Rapid Cooking: Prevent pellicle release by avoiding rapid cooking.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality lobster for better flavor.
  • Taste Before Seasoning: Ensure balanced seasoning by tasting before adding more.
Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster
Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

🥘 What Goes With Butter Poached Lobster?

Butter-poached lobster combines well with a wide variety of meals including steamed clams, potato salad, coleslaw, clam chowder, corn on the cob, mac & cheese, cheesy biscuits, a crusty loaf of bread, and veggie fries.

🎚 How To Store Leftover Butter Poached Lobster?

  • In The Fridge: Keep leftover butter-poached lobster in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in a sealed container
  • In The Freezer: Leftover butter-poached lobster can be frozen for up to 2 months if wrapped tightly in plastic or a freezer-safe bag. Let it defrost in the fridge overnight.

🥵 How To Reheat Butter Poached Lobster?

  • Stove: Throw butter-poached lobster in a pan and heat for 10 minutes over low heat or until heated through.
  • Microwave: Put butter-poached lobster in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 1 to 2 minutes at medium power or until hot.

FAQs

What kind of butter is best for butter-poached lobster?

Use unsalted butter for butter-poached lobster to allow the natural sweetness of the lobster to shine and control the dish’s overall saltiness.

What is butte poached lobster sauce made of?

Butter-poached lobster sauce is made of a mixture of white wine and unsalted butter, creating a rich and flavorful poaching liquid for the lobster.

Why does my butter-poached lobster taste bland?

Your Butter-poached lobster may taste bland if the seasoning is insufficient. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and consider adding herbs or lemon for enhanced flavor.
Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster

Erin Table for Seven
Gordon Ramsay’s butter-poached lobster is an alluring gourmet masterpiece, drenched in white wine and butter. This sumptuous seafood meal can be prepared in approximately 15 minutes and is sure to amaze any dinner guest.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound uncooked lobster meat

Instructions
 

  • Put the wine and butter in a small pot and cook them together on low.
  • Add the lobster meat to the melted butter and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Too rapid cooking causes the release of pellicle, a white protein material that is edible but unappealing on lobster.
  • Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is white and firm but not overcooked, after which you should flip the lobster over.
  • Season with cracked pepper and sea salt, but don’t forget to taste it first.

Notes

  • Low Heat Simmer: Keep the heat low for a slow, even cook.
  • Avoid Rapid Cooking: Prevent pellicle release by avoiding rapid cooking.
  • Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality lobster for better flavor.
  • Taste Before Seasoning: Ensure balanced seasoning by tasting before adding more.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 244mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 704IUCalcium: 103mgIron: 0.3mg
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4 from 1 vote
Recipe Rating




Matthew

Tuesday 17th of December 2024

First time cooking lobster, it makes a tasty lunch.

Donna

Monday 14th of October 2024

Do you deshell the lobster meat or cook she'll on?

Erin

Friday 15th of November 2024

@Donna, The lobster meat should be deshelled before cooking.