22nd
November
2008
French Style Potted Lobster
posted in Live Lobster |4 (8 or 9 oz.) Lobster Tails
1/2 cup butter
Juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil*
1/8 tsp. tarragon
1/4 cup brandy
1 Tbsp. minced parsley*
Place butter, lemon juice, tomato paste and dry wine in a large skillet. Rub and mash garlic and salt together and add to pot with herbs. Bring slowly to just under a boil. Place thawed Lobster Tails, cut side down in the sauce. Pour warmed brandy over tails and set a flame.
When flame dies, cover and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with little cups of dipping sauce.


