stuffed lobster for two

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (1 1/2) pound fresh lobster
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. add the lobster and cook for 8 minutes. remove from the water and set aside to cool slightly.
• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c). when the lobster is cool enough, split it in half lengthwise using a large chef's knife. remove the dark strip if present. remove the tomalley to a bowl and mix with the bread crumbs, butter, salt, pepper and tarragon. stuff this mixture on top of the lobster meat still in the shell and place lobster halves in a baking dish. drizzle oil over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven until the stuffing is browned, about 20 minutes.