Has your quickpot changed your life? We totally get it! A super efficient kitchen tool, it can be used to cook just about anything… including lobster! You can cook up to 2 lobsters at a time in your handy small appliance, and they’ll be steamed to perfection in just about 10 minutes. Pair them with a tarragon and shallot compound butter that’s easy to prepare ahead of time and you’ve got an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for a celebration or any night where you’re feeling a little fancy.
Want to try it? Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
For 2 lobsters:
1 1/2 cup cold water
2 tsp salt
2 live lobsters, 1 to 1 1/4 pound each
Tarragon and shallot compound butter:
• 1/2 lb unsalted butter (1 cup or 2 sticks), room temperature
• 1 small shallot
• 1 small bunch of chives
• 1 to 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Tarragon and shallot compound butter:
- Place room temperature butter in a small bowl and work it with a wooden spoon until just smooth. Set aside.
- Finely mince the chives, shallots, and tarragon and add to the bowl. Season well with salt and pepper and stir gently to combine everything. If using now, serve immediately.
- To keep the butter on hand for future uses, roll the butter by laying a large piece of plastic wrap onto the counter. Scoop the butter mixture out of the bowl and place onto the plastic wrap. Roughly shape into a log, about 1″- to 1 1/2″ -inches round. Carefully wrap the plastic around the log and roll to seal. Twist the plastic on each end in opposite directions, so the butter becomes compressed. Tie each end of the plastic wrap into a knot or secure with rubber bands and place into the refrigerator until completely chilled. Once ready to use, remove the plastic wrap and cut the cold butter into thin pieces before placing over grilled meats, seafood, or cooked vegetables.
Lobster:
- Put the steamer rack in the inner pot and add the water and salt.
- Kill the lobsters by inserting a knife deeply into the lobster’s head (locate the little white line and insert there). The lobster dies instantly. Remove the rubber bands and immediately put the lobsters in the quickpot.
- Secure the lid with the steam pressure release button in the pressure position. Select “pressure or manual”, set for 4 minutes to “high with keep warm at off”. Press “start”. The appliance will take about 5 minutes to start cooking.
- When the timer beeps, release the pressure immediately, remove the lid, and take out the lobsters. Serve immediately with some compound butter.
A true feast, ready in just a few minutes! If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.