Maine Lobster a L’Americaine - Maine Lobster Recipe

Ingredients

• Live Maine Lobsters 2 EACH 1½ LB.
• Onion 1 EACH CHOPPED
• Shallots 3 EACH, FINELY CHOPPED
• Garlic 2 EACH CLOVES , CHOPPED
• Tomatoes 3 EACH, PEEL, SEED AND CHOP
• Parsley 3 TABLESPOONS, CHOPPED
• Tarragon 1 TABLESPOON, CHOPPED
• Thyme 1 1/2 TEASPOON, CHOPPED
• Bay Leaf 1/2 EACH
• Salt & Pepper 1 PINCH, TO TASTE
• Olive Oil 2 TABLESPOONS
• Cognac Or Other Brandy 1/4 CUP
• Tomato Paste 2 TABLESPOONS
• White Wine 1 1/2 CUPS
• Fish Stock 1 CUP
• Butter 2-3 TABLESPOONS, COLD – CUT IN PIECES
• Lemon Juice 1/2 TEASPOONS