Description
Succulent lobster tail recipe from Maine’s coastal kitchens combines rich garlic herb butter with creamy mashed potatoes. Elegant seafood lovers savor this luxurious dish that promises restaurant-quality dining at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails (6 oz / 170 g each)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or milk (warmed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Additional fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and cube potatoes uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Boiling Process: Submerge potato cubes in cold, salted water and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-high, cooking until fork-tender (approximately 15-18 minutes).
- Mashing Technique: Drain potatoes, return to pot, and integrate softened butter and warm cream, using a potato masher to create a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Seasoning Finale: Enhance mashed potatoes with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring flavor profile to personal preference, then cover to preserve warmth and creaminess until serving.
Notes
- Potato Cutting Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform, same-sized cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Salt Water Technique: Use cold, generously salted water from the start to deeply infuse flavor into the potatoes during boiling.
- Moisture Preservation: Return drained potatoes to warm pot to retain heat and prevent rapid cooling, maintaining optimal serving temperature.
- Smooth Mashing Strategy: Use a potato masher instead of electric mixers to control texture, preventing over-mixing which can make potatoes gluey and dense.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg