Name: Poached Maine Lobster, Black Peppercorn Pasta, Moscato d’Asti and Candied Ginger Beurre Blanc
Ingredients: For the pasta:; 1 pound black peppercorn or other flavored; spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine; For the Candied Ginger Beurre Blanc:; 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cubed, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 medium shallots, peeled and sliced; About 1/4 cup (2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled, and sliced); 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; Zest of 1 lemon; 4 cups Moscato d'Asti; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 ounces fresh young (immature) ginger, or peeled fresh ginger, julienned; For the poached lobsters:; 2 gallons water; 6 bay leaves; 4 tablespoons salt; 1/2 pound carrots, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound onion, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 lemons, cut in half; 4 (1-pound) Maine lobsters