Boiled Lobster

Ingredients

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• 1 medium (1 ½ pound) cooked lobster
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• 2 tablespoons butter
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• 1 shallot, finely chopped
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• 1 ⅜ cups fresh fish stock
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• ¼ cup white wine
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• ¼ cup heavy cream
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• ½ teaspoon hot English mustard
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• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Cut lobster in half lengthwise, and remove any meat from the claws, tail, and head. Cut meat into pieces and place back into the shells.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender.
4. 4
   Mix in fish stock, white wine, and cream. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Mix in parsley, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. 5
   Preheat your oven's broiler. Place stuffed lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Spoon sauce over the meat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. 6
   Broil in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve immediately.