This is a most elegant dish from the city of Shanghai. It is almost always served at banquets. It is at once simple to prepare and subtle and rich to serve.
A fish dealer will kill the lobster for you, split it, devein it, and remove inedible interior portions. Cut head and claws off, cut tail sections into bite-size pieces, and cut claws into pieces. Marinate lobster pieces in the marinade for 30 minutes.
In a large oval heatproof dish, arrange the lobster pieces to approximate the original shape. Pour marinade ov