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Lobster Thermidor

Decadent Lobster Thermidor: Elevate Your Home Dining Game

Experience the rich flavors of Lobster Thermidor, a luxurious dish of tender lobster in a creamy sauce that brings elegance to any dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Lobster
  • 4 lobster tails pre-cooked lobster for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing shallots
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine for acidity
  • 1 cup fresh fish stock adds depth of flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creamy consistency
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to brighten flavor
  • 1 tablespoon hot English mustard infuses tanginess
  • to taste salt for seasoning
  • to taste black pepper for seasoning
For Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped to garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • sharp knife
  • broiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lobster Thermidor
  1. Prepare the lobster by thoroughly halving the pre-cooked lobster tails lengthwise, removing the meat, chopping into bite-sized pieces, and returning to the shell halves.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Pour in ½ cup of white wine and 1 cup of fresh fish stock, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce by half, then stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and thicken over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add fresh lemon juice, hot English mustard, and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Carefully pour the creamy sauce over lobster meat in the shells, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and broil for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Lobster Thermidor recipe is easy to prepare yet impressively elegant, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent meal at home.

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