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Ingredients

1. 3 quarts water
2. Four 1 1/2 -pound live lobsters, split lengthwise
3. 1/4 cup pure olive oil
4. 1 pound fennel bulbs--halved, cored and coarsely chopped
5. 2 medium celery ribs, coarsely chopped
6. 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
7. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
8. 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped
9. 1 unpeeled head of garlic, halved crosswise
10. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
11. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12. 2 cups dry white wine
13. 3 tablespoons Armagnac or Cognac, plus more for serving
14. 1 thyme sprig
15. 1 bay leaf
16. Large pinch of saffron threads
17. 1 cup heavy cream
18. Salt and freshly ground pepper
19. 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Description

Food & Wine