Steamed Lobster with White Wine

Ingredients

• 2 live lobsters (1-1.25 lbs each)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Place the lobsters in the boiling water, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the lobsters from the pot and let cool.
4. When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the shells. Discard the shells.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Heat over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
6. Add the lobster meat to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve the lobster with the sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Lobster was once considered a poor man's food in the United States, but is now seen as a delicacy.
• White wine pairs particularly well with lobster, but other wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, will also work.
• The white meat of lobster is high in protein and low in fat.