4 (8 or 9 oz.) lobster tails
1/2 cup butter
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 cup brandy
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Place butter, lemon juice, tomato paste and dry wine in a large skillet. Rub and mash garlic and salt together and add to pot with herbs. Bring slowly to just under a boil. Place thawed lobster tails, cut side down in the sauce. Pour warmed brandy over tails and set a flame. When flame dies, cover and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with little cups of dipping sauce.