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Lobster Tail (Sous Vide) — 140°F / 60°C for 45 min-1 hour

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Sous Vide Temperature: 140°F / 60°C

Cook Time: 45 min-1 hour

Overview

Lobster Tail (Sous Vide): set water bath to 140°F (60°C) for 45 min-1 hour. Butter-poached texture without the effort.

Key Details

  • Sous Vide Temperature: 140°F / 60°C
  • Cook Time: 45 min-1 hour
  • Butter-poached texture without the effort.
  • Vacuum-seal or use water displacement method
  • Sear after for Maillard reaction crust

Why This Matters

  • Sous vide provides precise temperature control
  • Impossible to overcook at the target temperature
  • Edge-to-edge even doneness
  • Restaurant-quality results at home

How To

  1. 1Set immersion circulator to 140°F (60°C)
  2. 2Season and vacuum-seal the food
  3. 3Cook for 45 min-1 hour
  4. 4Remove from bag and pat dry
  5. 5Sear in a screaming-hot cast iron pan for 30-60 seconds per side

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140°F (60°C) for 45 min-1 hour. Butter-poached texture without the effort.