Description
Lobster Thermidor is a luxurious French dish featuring tender lobster meat, a creamy and flavorful sauce, and a golden, cheesy topping. It’s an elegant and decadent treat, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
2 whole lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Lobsters: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 7–8 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove the lobsters from the water and let them cool. Once cool enough to handle, split them lengthwise and remove the meat. Set the meat aside and clean the lobster shells for stuffing.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add water and reduce by half. Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, simmering for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Lobster Meat with Sauce: Add the lobster meat and cook for 2 more minutes until it’s heated through and coated with the creamy sauce.
- Stuff the Lobster Shells: Spoon the lobster mixture into the lobster shells. Top with grated Parmesan and shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Broil: Preheat the broiler and place the stuffed lobster halves on a baking sheet. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute Gruyère cheese with Swiss or sharp cheddar.
If you like a bit of spice, add cayenne pepper or paprika to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster half
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
