Lobster Thermidor

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Broil in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve immediately and enjoy!