Directions
Step 1
Place a rack within the heart of the oven and preheat to 400°F.
Step 2
On a big slicing board, place the lobster with its legs going through up. Place a pointy knife lengthwise alongside the middle of the stomach and tail, then reduce down firmly and swiftly all of the manner via. Take away the sac (or abdomen), which is behind the place the feelers connect, as nicely as any path working the size of the tail. Rigorously reduce off the 2 claws the place they meet the carapace, take away any rubber bands, and, utilizing a lobster cracker or the flat facet of a meat tenderizer, crack the claw shells.
Step 3
Switch the lobster halves, reduce facet up, to a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking dish. Tuck the claws beside the physique, then drizzle the olive oil evenly over the lobster. Roast till the shell turns deep pink, 12–14 minutes.
Step 4
In the meantime, in a big skillet set over medium warmth, soften the butter. When the froth begins to subside, stir within the shallots and cook dinner, stirring often, till barely translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir within the white wine, lemon juice, parsley, and tarragon, take away from the warmth, and season to style with salt and black pepper. Switch the lobster to a serving platter, drizzle the new pan sauce evenly over prime, and serve instantly.
