Description
Lobster Thermidor is a classic French dish featuring lobster meat cooked in a creamy sauce, then baked in the lobster shells with a topping of melted cheese.
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 mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Remove and let cool. Once cool, remove the meat from the tails and claws, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside. Reserve the shells.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the heavy cream and white wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped lobster meat, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spoon the lobster mixture back into the reserved shells and place them on a baking dish. Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese evenly over the top of each filled shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the lobster mixture.
- Substitute the Gruyère cheese with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan 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: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg