Anniversary Dinner, Surf Course...Lobster Tails and Braised Onions

I know its been a while, I am a big slacker, yada yada, well we're back and better then ever (well for this weekend anyway) Yesterday was our 1 year anniversary, I know "they" say its the a paper anniversary (buy a card or write a love note) but I say its Lobster and Filet anniversary (I believe my beautiful bride would agree). Rather than go out we decided it would be more fun to stay in, open really good wine (thanks Jen and Wine Styles) and just cook up a storm!

First Round Grilled Lobster Tails with Honey Glazed Cipollini onions

1 Large Lobster Tail
Clarified Butter with Tarragon (recipe follows)
1 Tbs Canola Oil
10 Cipollini Onions (roots trimmed, peeled and left whole)
1 Tbs Honey
3 Cloves of garlic smashed
3 sprigs of Thyme
1/2 C Chicken Stock

Clarified Butter:
In a small saucepan heat 2 sticks of unsalted butter over low heat until melted. Skim the foam off the top. Carefully pour out the butter leaving milk solids behind. Rinse the pot. Return butter to the pot and mix in 1 Tbs chopped fresh tarragon.

Onions:
Preheat the oven to 400. Heat an oven proof skillet over med heat. Add oil. Place the onions in the pan flattest side down (trim if you need to make a flat side). Brown for 3 mins on each side. Add honey, garlic and thyme to the pan. Once honey starts bubbling add chicken stock. Swirl the pan to combine and place in the oven for 10 mins. Use the pan juices as a glaze over the onions.

Lobster Tail:
Soak skewers in water 20min ahead of time.
Heat a grill to med heat. Bring a med pot of water to boil. Par boil the lobster tail for 3 mins. Using the a sharp knife, split the lobster tail along the back of the shell lengthwise. Run a skewer through each tail. Season the meat side with salt and pepper. Brush generously with clarified butter. Place on the grill. Grill 3 mins then rotate 1/4 turn. Grill 3 mins than flip. Brush meat with more clarified butter. Grill until done, about 3 mins longer.

We had this with a nice butter Chardonnay, course 1 done!