Butter Poached Lobster Tails

Directions

1. 1
   Prep lobster tails.For Shell On: Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut from the top open end to the tail fins. Use a large sharp knife to cut down along that slit all the way through, lengthwise.
2. 2
   Remove legs.For Shell Off: Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut from the top open end to the tail fins. Gently pry open the shell and pull the lobster meat out.
3. 3
   In large enamel pan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add garlic, salt and pepper to butter.
5. 5
   Place lobster into butter, shell side up if applicable.
6. 6
   Add lemon wedges around lobster tails.
7. 7
   Spoon butter over the lobster tails while cooking. Pro Tip: use a turkey baster instead of spoon for a more efficient way to coat the lobster in melted butter.If butter starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer.
8. 8
   For shell on lobster tails: Cook 8-10 minutes, flip shell side down then cook 2 more minutes or until done.
9. 9
   For no-shell lobster tails: Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping several times until cooked through.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with salt, pepper and chives.