Re: splitting a lobster
I have the lobster on a cutting board in normal lobster crawling position. Insert knife tip into the base of the head and neck area and slice downward to cut the head in half lengthwise. Repeat from the other direction to cut the rest of the body in half.
I usually cook the lobster right in the vegetables and water that will be the base of the bisque. All juices go into the water.
Afterwards I disassmble the lobster over a bowl/platter to capture any juices there too.
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