LOBSTERS WITH TARRAGON VERMOUTH SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Lemon     Lobster     Summer     Tarragon     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For lobsters
6 qt water
3 tablespoons fine sea salt
4 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb) live lobsters
For sauce
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 tablespoon tarragon white-wine vinegar
3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Cook lobsters:
  • Bring water and sea salt to a boil in an 8- to 10-quart pot. Plunge 2 lobsters headfirst into water and cook, covered, over high heat 7 minutes from time lobsters enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to drain. Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner.
  • Make sauce while lobsters cook and drain:
  • Melt butter and cool until just warm.
  • Whisk together vermouth, vinegar, and yolks in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a small saucepan of boiling water and heat mixture, whisking, until warm. Add melted butter in a slow stream, whisking, then whisk in salt and pepper. Cook sauce, whisking, until thickened and registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and keep bowl in saucepan. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and tarragon.
  • Working from belly side, halve each lobster lengthwise with a sharp heavy knife or kitchen shears. Serve lobsters with sauce.

AB Lyt
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lobster was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Jonathan Pugh
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit.


Yazile Mngomezulu
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion meal.


Carolyn Gentry
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a meal to remember.


Chris Howard
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was too thin and the lobster was overcooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this recipe again.


Kawsar Ridoy
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would probably make a few changes to the recipe next time, but overall it was a good experience.


Misty Westrom
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lobster is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion meal.


Salman Jan
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lobster was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


yaoaaron kaglo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The lobster was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll simplify the recipe a bit.


Fealofani Seiuli
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I made this recipe for my wife's birthday and she loved it! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. It was a special meal that we'll both remember for a long time.


Martin Motsamai Mafate
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The lobster was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted asparagus and mashed potatoes and it was a meal to remember.


keen Ali
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tarragon, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was amazing and the lobster was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cara Farnham
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so delicious and the lobster is always cooked perfectly. It's a special occasion meal that's worth the effort.


camille cousins
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This lobster dish was an absolute delight! The tarragon vermouth sauce was rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the tender lobster meat. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. Highly recommend!