Coral Butter for Steamed Lobster

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   Place the butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Boil for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Set the saucepan aside and let the butter settle, undisturbed.

4. 4

   The milk solids will come to the top of the butter and the watery whey will collect on the bottom.

5. 5

   Skim off the milk solids with a spoon and pour the drawn butter into a small bowl.

6. 6

   Wipe out the saucepan and return the drawn butter to it.

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   Place the roe in a medium bowl and whisk lightly to break it up.

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   Heat the butter over medium heat until just hot.

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   Gradually pour the warmed butter over the roe, while whisking, until the eggs turn bright red.

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    Serve with lobster or other shellfish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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