"[Photographs: J. Kenji López-Alt] If buttery, tender, sweet poached flavor is what you're after, there's no better way to cook it than sous vide. It's also a heck of a lot more foolproof than boiling or steaming, and affords the opportunity to infuse that lobster meat with extra flavor. Think: lobster with the butter built right into it. Doesn't that sound swell? Sous Vide Lobster Cooking Temperatures 120°F (49°C) Soft and translucent 130°F (54°C) Tender and succulent 140°F (60°C) Close to traditional steamed-lobster texture..."