Lobster Stew

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a deep pot, add the lobster scraps, crush them down well with a potato masher and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add water to not quite cover, bring to a boil, lower heat to moderate and cook, uncovered and stirring often, for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain off broth and discard scraps.

4. 4

   Put broth into a deep saucepan and boil hard until it is reduced to 1 cup.

5. 5

   Add milk, cream, seasonings and lobster meat and heat through without boiling.

6. 6

   Cool quickly and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days to develop flavor.

7. 7

   Heat through (without boiling) before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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