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Lobster Thermidor


  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A classic French dish featuring lobster meat in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with cheese and broiled to perfection.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 live lobsters (1.5 lbs each)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Boil lobsters for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool. Split lobsters in half lengthwise, remove meat, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and white wine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Dijon mustard, half the Gruyère cheese, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fold in chopped lobster meat and spoon mixture back into lobster shells.
  7. Sprinkle remaining Gruyère and Parmesan cheese on top. Place on a baking sheet.
  8. Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.