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Baked Stuffed Lobster New England Style

Seafood stuffed lobster in the new england tradition. Recipe courtesy jasper white

Steps

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.
Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
Stir in the tarragon and parsley.
If using raw shrimp or scallops , add them with the herbs and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
If using cooked lobster or crabmeat , remove the pan from the heat as soon as you stir in the herbs , let cool , and then add the lobster or crabmeat.
Season with salt and pepper.
With a cleaver of chefs knife , split the lobsters in half lengthwise.
Remove and discard the head sac and intestine.
Remove the tomalley and the roe if present and place in a small bowl.
Break into small pieces using a fork.
With the back side of a knife , crack the center of each claw on 1 side only.
Season the lobsters lightly with salt and pepper.
On a large roasting pan or baking sheet , place the halves together to resemble a butterfly.
The tomalley and roe are optional.

Ingredients

unsalted butter, butter, onion, tarragon, italian parsley, shrimp, kosher salt, black pepper, lobsters, crackers