Lobster Thermidor is surprisingly simple to make at home for a stunning meal for two. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese, and broiled until golden.
Ingredients
- 1 medium (1 ½ pound) cooked lobster
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot , finely chopped
- 1.38 cups fresh fish stock
- 0.25 cups white wine
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons hot English mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Cut lobster in half lengthwise, and remove any meat from the claws, tail, and head. Cut meat into pieces and place back into the shells.
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3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender.
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Mix in fish stock, white wine, and cream. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Mix in parsley, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Preheat your oven's broiler. Place stuffed lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Spoon sauce over the meat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Broil in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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