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Name: Authentic Caldereta de Langosta Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 2 whole live lobsters (approx. 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs each); 120 ml (1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large ripe tomatoes, grated (pulp only) or 400g crushed tomatoes; 150 ml (2/3 cup) dry white wine; 60 ml (1/4 cup) brandy; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika (Pimentón dulce); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Espelette pepper (optional, for heat); 500 ml (2 cups) fish stock or water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrate); 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste