Steamed Lobster with Herb Sauce and Lobster Bisque Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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3 lobsters, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each, preferably hard-shelled
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup each coarsely chopped onion, leek, and celery
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4 or 5 garlic cloves, crushed with skin on
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1/2 cup white wine
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1 cup tomato juice (or Bloody Mary mix)
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1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or large sprig fresh tarragon)
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Good dash each salt and cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon cognac
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2 cups reserved lobster broth
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1 teaspoon potato starch
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon each chopped parsley, chives, and tarragon
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon Asian garlic-chili paste (if available)
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1 pound fingerling potatoes
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6 ears corn (one per person)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Dash salt and pepper
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