Name: Lobster Shepherd's Pie
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. russet potatoes, scrubbed, pricked all over with a fork; 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 1 1/2 lb. lobster tails, meat removed from shells and cut into 2" pieces, shells broken into 2" pieces; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, halved through root end; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 2 celery stalks, halved crosswise; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. black peppercorns; Kosher salt; 4 medium carrots, peeled, cut on a diagonal into 2" pieces, divided; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 large egg yolks; ¼ cup chopped dill; 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish; 8 oz. pearl onions, peeled; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Flaky sea salt

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Removing the lobster from the shells prevents them from overcooking, and the shells help build an excellent sauce.

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