Butter Poached Lobster

Ingredients

• 2 whole lobsters
• 2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp dry jerk seasoning
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• 1/4 cup Clarified Butter (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat water bath to 130 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut shell down the middle with kitchen scissors/shears and carefully pull the shell apart. Be careful as to not rip the meat. Gently remove lobster meat from shell.

3. 3

   Season lobster with dry jerk spice or simply salt and pepper

4. 4

   Place lobster in a heavy-duty zipper-lock bag. Add 2 tablespoons ghee and thyme sprigs. Remove all air from bag using the water displacement method or a vacuum sealer.

5. 5

   Add bagged lobster to water bath and cook for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

6. 6

   Melt 1/4 cup ghee in a sauce pan over medium heat. Serve clarified butter on plate beneath tail or as a dipping sauce. Top lobster with lemon juice.