Ingredients
- 7 cups water , divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
- 1 large ( 2 - pound ) or 2 small (1-pound) live lobsters (see Recipe Note)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion , sliced
- 1 medium carrot , sliced
- 1 stalk celery , sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 clove garlic , sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 dry bay leaf
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cream sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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