Butter-Poached Lobster with Lemon Garlic Quinoa & Asparagus

Posted by Manjeri Skincare Team on

Benefits:
Lobster is rich in zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12—nutrients essential for skin cell repair and regeneration. Grass-fed butter and olive oil provide anti-inflammatory fatty acids for deep skin nourishment, while asparagus and lemon deliver detoxifying and brightening antioxidants. Quinoa supports gut health and provides protein and fiber to balance your glow from within.

Skin Concern: Skin fatigue, loss of firmness, dry or stressed skin

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

For the Lobster:

  • 2 lobster tails, thawed if frozen

  • 4 tbsp grass-fed butter

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

For the Quinoa:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 cup water or broth

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion

  • Pinch of sea salt

For the Asparagus:

  • 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

  • Optional: lemon zest or chili flakes for garnish

Instructions:

  • Bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in lemon juice, olive oil, and chives.
  • Steam or sauté asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper until just tender (about 3–5 minutes). Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Add lobster tails and gently poach on low heat for 5–7 minutes, spooning butter over them until opaque and tender.
  • Plate the quinoa, asparagus, and lobster.
  • Drizzle lobster with lemon butter from the pan and top with fresh parsley.

Shopping Tips:

  • Lobster: Look for sustainably caught tails, preferably flash-frozen for peak quality.

  • Butter: Use grass-fed butter for the highest vitamin A and omega content.

  • Asparagus: Choose firm, bright green stalks with tightly closed tips.

Cooking Tips:

  • Don’t overcook lobster—remove once it’s opaque and tender.

  • Add a splash of white wine to the butter for an extra glow-up and depth of flavor.

  • To elevate presentation, slice lobster tail into medallions and serve fanned out over quinoa.

This indulgent dish feels like a spa dinner and deeply nourishing for your skin, body, and mood.

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