Lobster Crostini

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the lobster, and boil for 5 to 6 minutes, until bright red.
3. 3
   Remove the lobster, extract the tail and claw meat from the shell, and dice it.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally, and squeeze the juice and seeds into a heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat.
6. 6
   Add the butter, whisking constantly, until it is warm and emulsifies with the tomato juice.
7. 7
   Add the lobster meat to the saucepan, and set aside.
8. 8
   Lightly toast the bread.
9. 9
   Spoon some the lobster meat onto each piece, and slowly spoon on the butter mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of basil.
11. 11
    Serve at once.
12. 12
    Provide knives and forks because the crostini make for messy eating.