by Chef Alberto

photos courtesy of Melanie Hag

Ingredients
4 uncooked baby lobster tails, shelled but leave the tails on
1 Cup of Cabernet Sauvignon
1/2 Cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 Pint of whipping cream
dash of paprika
1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon shallots, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation time: 15 min.
Cooking time: 30-35 min.
Makes 2 entreùe servings

Directions:
1. Put lobster and shrimp shells in a saucepan with 1 cup water and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, or until the shells turn bright orange. Strain and reserve the liquid as seafood stock for the buttery wine sauce.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the wine, bring to a boil and reduce by half, about 10 minutes. Then stir in the cream and cup of seafood stock. Gradually whisk in the butter a piece at a time and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the rock shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside. Cover and keep warm.

3. Brush the lobster meat with melted butter, season lightly with paprika, then transfer to a baking sheet or shallow roasting pan greased with non-stick cooking spray. Bake the lobster for 10 minutes or until the meat is firm.

4. Transfer to a serving plate. Spoon the buttery wine sauce around the bottom of the plate. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Chef recommendation: Serve with steamed vegetables and jasmine rice sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

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Melanie Ha is the founder of Melanie's Signature Delights, a catering company that provides event planning, theme decor and logistics for special events. Melanie was born in Sai Gon, Viet Nam, and came to California in 1975. In 2004, she left a successful corporate career to follow her passion for the culinary arts. Melanie's combination of Eastern and Western cuisines has yielded great success in the catering world. Customer satisfaction is her top priority. Melanie believes in giving back to her community by providing donations and discounted services to non-profits and other community organizations.

Melanie's Signature Delights is a full-service event deùcor and international catering company committed to providing tantalizing flavors to complement any memorable event. From food and floral arrangements to party supplies, rentals and entertainment,
we can professionally coordinate and manage your special event. We work within a client's budget to deliver a flavorful menu appropriate for the occasion. Catering is available for all special occasions and events, corporate lunches and dinners and private parties.

Melanie's Signature Delights,
1313 N. Milpitas Blvd #145-A
Milpitas, CA 95035
Tel: 510.386.4042
Email: msd@msdcatering.com
Website: www.msdcatering.com