Poached Lobster
25 minutes
This basic recipe for a flavoursome broth with white wine, paprika and lemon zest is perfect for poaching your own lobster at home.
JULESMICHY
2 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 3L water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves, crushed
- 2 (500g) whole lobsters
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:15min ›
Ready in:25min
- Bring water to a boil in a tall stockpot. Add white wine, salt, peppercorns, paprika, lemon rind, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and bay leaves. Stir and return to a boil.
- Lower lobsters carefully into the stockpot. Cover and cook over medium heat until lobsters are bright red and claws are easily pulled off, about 10 minutes.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of kosher salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.
