Lobster Newburg

Ingredients

• 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) long-grain white rice
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 2 live lobsters (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs / 570 to 680 g each) (2 lbs / 900 g of frozen lobster tails may be substituted. Cook according to package directions.)
• 1 cup (250 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (250 mL) nonfat half-and-half
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) dry sherry
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh tarragon and sprigs for garnish
• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest
• 12 oz (340 g) small white or cremini mushrooms, sliced