Steamed Lobster with Herb Butter
Steamed Lobster with Herb Butter
Ingredients
- 4 even-sized lobsters
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fish sauce
- 1 cup (250 ml) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (10 ml) fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring about 1-inch (2.5-cm) of water to a boil in a large pot and season with salt, adding about 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of sea salt per 250 ml (1 cup) of water.
- Remove the rubber bands from each lobster with scissors or a knife. Place the lobsters on top of each other in the pot. Cover. Steam for about 12 minutes for 454 g (1 lb) of each lobster from the time the water starts to boil again. For every 125 g (1/4 lb) extra, add 1 minute of cooking.
- While steaming the lobsters, prepare the herb butter.
Steamed Lobster with Herb Butter