Lobster Fricassée

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cups finely chopped carrots
• 1⁄2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cups finely chopped onions
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 2 (1 1⁄2 -lb.) lobsters
• 2 tbsp. brandy
• 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Place carrots, celery, onions, and wine in a large skillet and bring to a boil.
2. Add lobsters, cover, and cook for 5–8 minutes. Remove lobsters from skillet and cool.
3. Remove lobster meat, keeping claw meat intact and reserving shells. Slice each tail into 4 medallions and set aside to cool.
4. Simmer wine and vegetables until wine is reduced by half. Add shells and brandy, and cook for 5 minutes. Strain and combine stock with cream in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
5. Reduce heat and whisk in butter. Add lobster and heat.