Description
Lobster Thermidor is a classic French dish featuring lobster meat cooked in a creamy sauce, then baked in the lobster shells with cheese and breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters (about 1.5 pounds each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove them from the pot and let them cool. Once cool, remove the meat from the tails and claws, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells for later use.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped lobster meat, parsley, and lemon juice, mixing well to combine. Remove from heat.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spoon the lobster mixture back into the reserved lobster shells. Top each filled shell with grated Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Place the stuffed lobster shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the lobster mixture.
- You can substitute the Gruyère cheese with cheddar or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg