How-to
Prep the Lobsters
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Place the lobster on its back (have a few kitchen towels on a cutting board to absorb the liquid). With a very sharp knife pierce the lobster in the head and cut down vertically all the way to the base
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Remove claws and knuckles with kitchen sheers and reserve
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Break down all the joints so the lobster will lay completely flat. If you don't, it will curl up while cooking. Continue with the other three
Cook Lobster Claws & Knuckles
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Put about 2" of water in a large pot, season with salt and cover, put on medium low. Place claws and knuckles in pot and steam for about 10 minutes
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Crack and remove meat. Put aside. Reserve liquid that comes out of shells
Make the Stuffing (Freeze leftover stuffing and use it at a later date for baked stuff shrimp or lobster!)
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Pick over crabmeat, quarter the scallops, chop shrimp and lobster meat. In a large bowl place scallops and coat with breadcrumbs
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Add all the seafood, the Parmesan cheese and crushed Ritz crackers together, then toss evenly. Put aside
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Pour reserved liquid from claws over seafood crumb mixture
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Add butter, lemon juice and sweet wine. Toss again. The mixture should hold together nicely (if not adjust accordingly)
Stuff the Lobsters
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Preheat oven to 400º
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Place the meat of 2 cooked claws into the cavity of each raw lobster
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Take about a cup or so of stuffing and pack the lobster loosely
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Baste each lobster with melted butter
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Poor about a ½ cup dry white wine in each pan
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Bake for 30 minutes, basting halfway through
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Garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley and serve with warm melted butter