Lobster Tails with Truffle Salt Butter
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Nut-Free, Gluten-Free
Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 2 (3-4 ounce) lobster tails
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon white truffle salt (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt
Instructions
  1. Add enough water to a large stock pot to cover both lobster tails—about 6-8 cups depending on the size of the pot and the lobster tails.
  2. Salt the water and bring it to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add the lobster tails. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove lobsters from the water and transfer to a plate. Give the tails a few minutes to cool and then check for doneness. The tails should be solid white with no translucence.
  5. Pour the melted butter into a small bowl. Add white truffle salt, chives, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Serve the hot butter sauce alongside the lobsters. Enjoy!
Notes
Don’t melt the butter until you’re ready to make the sauce. You want the butter sauce to be piping hot when you serve it. I usually just melt the butter in the microwave for between 30 seconds to 1 minute. Watch it carefully, so it doesn’t start to bubble and spill over.

For a more impressive presentation, cut down the middle of the lobster’s top shell with a pair of kitchen shears. Pull the shell aside and push the tail meat up so that it’s visible over the shell.

Please note, the amount of truffle salt you use will depend a bit on the brand you choose. Some have a stronger truffle flavor than others and they vary a bit in their salt content, so use the ¼ teaspoon as a guide, in addition to your own judgment.

The easiest way to cut chives is to use kitchen shears or herb scissors, if you have them.
Recipe by A Bite of Inspiration at https://abiteofinspiration.com/2017/01/25/lobster-tails-truffle-salt-butter/