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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
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Add the onions.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft, but not browned.
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Stir in the tarragon and the parsley.
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Add the seafood.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 1 minute.
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Remove from the heat and cool.
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With a cleaver or a chef's knife, split the lobsters in half lengthwise.
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Remove and discard the sac and the intestine.
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Remove the tomalley and roe, if present and place in a small bowl.
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Break into small pieces with a fork.
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With the backside of a knife crack the center of each claw, on one side only.
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Season the lobsters lightly with salt and pepper.
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On a baking sheet, place the halves together to resemble a butterfly.
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Mix the tomalley and roe into the seafood mixture.
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Gently fold in the cornbread.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide the mixture evenly between the two lobsters.
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Do not pack the stuffing tightly or it will affect the even baking of the lobster.
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Brush the 3 tablespoons melted butter over the exposed tail meat, stuffing, and claws.
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Bake until the lobster is cooked through and the stuffing is crispy and golden, about 20 to 24 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and serve at once.