This guy was a pound and a quarter soft shell, and he was delish.
The best part, however, was the lobster bisque that M. made the next day. He boiled the shells with celery, onion, and chicken stock to make his own lobster base, and then added lots of dairy and fresh corn cut off the cob.
Here he served it garnished with croutons, paprika, and olive oil.
Lobster Bisque
From Joy of Cooking
Prepare and remove the meat and coral from:
2 medium lobsters, boiled
Dice the body meat. Mince the tail and claw meat. Crush the shells and combine them with the tough ends of the claws in a large pot with:
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
4 ribs celery with leaves, sliced thin
1 unpeeled onion, sliced
6 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the stock. Force reserved coral roe, if any, through a fine sieve. Combine in a soup pot with:
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, softened
Blend in:
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
Gradually whisk in:
3 c. hot milk
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
Bring just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add the reserved stock. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove the bisque from the head and stir in:
Reserved lobster meat
1 cup hot but not boiling cream
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve at once, garnished with minced parsley and paprika.