Vodka-Steamed Lobsters with Tomato-Thyme Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
• ½ cup vodka
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• Big pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into 2 pieces
• + 5 more ingredients
• • Kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped (3 Tbs.)
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 whole live lobsters (1-¾ lb. each)

In a tall stockpot, bring 5 cups water, the vodka, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, kill the lobsters. Add the lobsters to the pot and steam, covered, until they’re bright red and a small leg easily pulls away from the body, about 10 minutes. Transfer the lobste...

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