1/2 pound lobster meat, cut into small chunks

2 tablespoons shallots, minced

2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4cup white wine

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

6 tablespoons dry sherry

1 teaspoon paprika

1 cup hot water 

1 teaspoon lobster base

4 ounces tomato paste

2 bay leaves

2 cups whipping cream

4 tablespoons butter

In a saute pan heat a little oil over med-high heat and saute shallots, onions, and garlic for one minute.

Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the Worcestershire, tabasco, and thyme and saute for another minute. Deglaze the pan with the sherry. Add the paprika, hot water and lobster base and combine well.

Stir in tomato paste and add the bay leaves.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Whisk in heavy cream and the butter and bring to a boil.  Add the lobster and simmer until cooked through.

Serve with crusty garlic bread.