Description
Lobster Thermidor is a classic French dish featuring lobster meat mixed with a creamy sauce, baked in the lobster shell, and topped with melted cheese and breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh lobster tails
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using kitchen shears, carefully cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise and remove the meat, chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the shallots until translucent.
- Add the white wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and Dijon mustard, then temper with the hot cream mixture before stirring back into the skillet.
- Add the chopped lobster meat to the sauce and mix well.
- Fill the lobster shells with the mixture and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lobster tails provide the best flavor.
- Tempering the egg yolks prevents them from scrambling.
- Serve with garlic bread and a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lobster Thermidor, French cuisine, seafood, gourmet recipe