Gordon Ramsay Butter Poached Lobster
Gordon Ramsay's Butter Poached Lobster is a dish that epitomizes luxury and sophistication in the culinary world.
This method of cooking lobster, involving gently poaching it in a bath of melted butter, infuses the meat with rich flavor and results in an incredibly tender texture.
Ramsay, a chef renowned for his exacting standards and innovative techniques, transforms the already decadent lobster into a sublime dining experience.
It's a recipe that I've reserved for special occasions, always to rave reviews from guests. The process might seem intimidating at first, but it's surprisingly straightforward and yields spectacular results.
Ingredients
- 2 whole live lobsters about 1-1.5 pounds each
- 1 pound about 450g unsalted butter
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 cloves of garlic lightly crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobsters: Begin by dispatching the lobsters humanely. Place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes to numb them before quickly cutting through the head.
- Cook the Lobsters: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the lobsters for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells.
- Poach in Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the thyme sprigs and garlic cloves to infuse the butter with their flavors. Gently add the lobster meat to the melted butter, ensuring it's fully submerged. Poach the lobster in the butter over very low heat for 5-8 minutes, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
- Season: Season the lobster with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
Serve the butter-poached lobster immediately after cooking, drizzled with some of the poaching butter and accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing over the meat. Present it alongside your chosen sides, such as risotto or steamed vegetables, for a complete and elegant meal.