Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a delicious recipe featuring stuffed lobster in a creamy sauce, perfect for a stunning meal for two.
Equipment
- skillet
- broiling pan
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Lobster and Sauce
- 1 medium cooked lobster approximately 1 ½ pounds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 unit shallot finely chopped
- 1.375 cups fresh fish stock
- 0.25 cup white wine
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon hot English mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- 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.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender.
- 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.
- 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.
- Broil in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread and a crisp salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 77gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 323mgSodium: 2060mgPotassium: 1505mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 408mgIron: 2mg
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