LOBSTER RISOTTO WITH HERB-RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• LOBSTER RISOTTO:.
• Warm broth.
• Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add shallots; cook 5 minutes or until slightly tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in rice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add wine; cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
• Add 1/2 cup warm broth, stirring constantly, until broth is nearly absorbed.
• Repeat with remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time (about 25 minutes total).
• Stir in lobster; cook, stirring constantly, just until thoroughly heated.
• Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme and black pepper.
• HERB-RUBBED BEEF TENDERLOIN:.
• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Heat oil in a large-bottom ovenproof skillet.
• Sprinkle tenderloin with salt & pepper, and cook on all sides 5 minutes or until well-browned.
• Remove skillet from heat, and placfe tenderloin on plate.
• Sprinkle tenderloin with garlic, rosemary and 1 T thyme, pressing to adhere.
• Return tenderloin to skillet, and bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes (to 145º for medium rare) or to desired degree of doneness.
• Remove from skillet; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Add broth and wine to skillet, and place over medium-high heat; bring to boil, and cook 7 minutes or until redueced to 1/2 cup.
• Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter one piece at a time.
• Stir in 1/2 t thyme.
• Serve immediately with Lobster Risotto.