Lobster In Wild Watercress Dressing

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Title: LOBSTER IN WILD WATERCRESS DRESSING
Categories: Seafood
Yield: 2 servings

1/2 c Fresh laurel (bay leaf)
1/2 c Fresh chervil
1/2 c Fresh sorrel
1/2 c Fresh tarragon
1/2 c Fresh basil
1/2 c Fresh fennel
1/2 c Fresh Italian parsley
1 c White vermouth
1 (2- to 3-lb) lobster

-----------------WILD WATERCRESS DRESSING-----------------
1 Sprig chervil
1 Bunch wild watercress *
1/2 Sm. Spanish onion; chopped
1/4 c Chardonnay wine vinegar
1 Egg yolk
1/4 c Olive oil
Salt
Fresh. ground white pepper
1 Tomato; julienned
1 Yel.bell pepper; julienned
1 Red bell pepper; julienned
Additional fresh herbs

*Note:If any of the fresh herbs called for are not
available, choose any seasonal herbs desired.
**Watercress (Upland watercress) should have stems
trimmed. Scatter herbs in bottom of large saucepan.
Add white vermouth. Top with lobster. Cover and bring
to boil. Steam until lobster is done, about 20 to 25
minutes. Meanwhile, to make dressing, in food
processor or blender, combine chervil, watercress,
onion, wine vinegar, egg yolk, olive oil and salt and
pepper to taste. Blend until mixture is emulsified,
being careful not to blend too much or dressing will
separate. Set aside. Remove lobster from pan. Crack
shells and claws (if any). Pour some of watercress
dressing on bottom of platter. Arrange lobster tail
and claws over dressing. Combine tomato and yellow and
red peppers. Toss with remaining dressing. Place
around lobster. Garnish with additional herbs.

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