Lobster Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 lb russet potato, peeled,cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the lobster tail in large saucepan of boiling, salted water until just opaque in center, about 7 minutes.

2. 2

   Using tongs, transfer lobster to work surface and cool slightly (reserve water in pan).

3. 3

   Remove lobster meat from shell.

4. 4

   Cut meat into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Bring 1/3 cup milk to simmer in a medium saucepan.

6. 6

   Add lobster meat and tarragon; cover and set aside.

7. 7

   Return reserved water in pan to boil.

8. 8

   Add potatoes and boil until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain potatoes; return to pan and mash.

10. 10

    Add butter and lobster mixture to mashed potatoes and stir until butter melts.

11. 11

    Season potatoes to taste with salt and pepper.