Broiled Lobster Vinaigrette

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.

2. 2

   Plunge the lobsters into the water (one or two at a time if necessary) and cook just until they turn red, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove them and plunge into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking.

4. 4

   (You can do this several hours in advance and refrigerate the lobsters until you're ready to proceed.)

5. 5

   Split the tails down the middle of their soft undersides so they will lie flat.

6. 6

   Preheat broiler, and adjust the rack so there will be about 3 inches between the lobsters and the heating element.

7. 7

   Broil the lobsters until they are hot and their shells just begin to char, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold, with the vinaigrette.

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