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In a large, microwave-safe plastic bag, arrange lobsters head to tail.
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Twist the top of the bag shut.
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Cook in a 650- to 700-watt oven at 100 percent power for 8 minutes.
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Carefully remove from oven.
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Drain any liquid that has collected in the bag into a bowl.
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Remove lobsters from bag and allow to cool while proceeding with the recipe.
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In a 2-quart souffle dish, melt butter, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 2 minutes.
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Stir in onion and cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 3 minutes.
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Remove from oven.
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Whisk in Worcestershire, mustard and Tabasco.
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Set aside.
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Holding the lobster over the bowl, separate the head from the body.
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Using a spoon, scrape out tomalley and roe into the bowl, being careful to avoid the brain sac.
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Holding the feelers, squeeze the head to extract juices.
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Remove meat from tail and claws.
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Dice the tails.
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Reserve claws whole for garnishing.
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Add cream and chicken broth to onion/butter mixture.
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Heat, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 4 minutes.
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Whisk tomalley, roe and reserved juices into cream mixture.
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Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 4 minutes.
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Add tarragon and reserved lobster tail meat and cook 2 minutes longer.
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Remove from oven.
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Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Toss with hot fettucine.
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Garnish with reserved claws.
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Serve immediately.