Classic Lobster with Lemon and Chive Drawn Butter

Serves 2 to 4
Time 20 min

Lobster might seem daunting, but it is easy to prepare. Serve this delectable feast with baked or boiled potatoes, steamed green beans and a bottle of chilled Chardonnay.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    8 tablespoons(1 stick) unsalted butter
    1lemon, juice of
    2 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh chives
    Ground white pepper
    2 tablespoonsfine sea salt
    2whole frozen lobsters, thawed according to package directions
    Lemon wedges for garnish

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Method

In a small saucepan over very low heat melt the butter, then skim off all the foam. 


Set aside for 1 to 2 minutes while the milk solids settle to the bottom. 


Carefully ladle the clear drawn butter into a bowl and discard milk solids on bottom of pan. 


Return clear butter to saucepan and stir in lemon juice, chives and a pinch or two of pepper. 


Keep warm until ready to serve.


In a large pot over high heat, bring 6 quarts water and salt to a boil. 


Add thawed lobsters, return to a boil and cook 8 minutes.


 Remove with tongs and set on a cutting board to cool slightly. 


Turn lobsters belly side up and cut each lobster in half with a sharp knife or cleaver. 


Plate and serve with butter, lemon wedges and lobster cracking utensils.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

370

Total Fat

32g

Saturated Fat

20g

Cholesterol

175mg

Sodium

1090mg

Total Carbohydrate

2g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

19g

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