Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Name: Lobster Thermidor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt, to taste; 2 lobsters (about 1 1/2 lbs. each); 2 cups milk; 7 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, quartered; 1 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 tbsp. finely chopped chervil; 1/8 tsp. cayenne; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/2 lb. gruyere, grated

Servings: persons

Salt, to taste
2 lobsters (about 1 1/2 lbs. each)
2 cups milk
7 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp. finely chopped chervil
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 lb. gruyere, grated

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1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobsters; boil for 5 minutes. Drain; halve each lengthwise. Remove and crack claws. Remove meat from bodies and claws; cut into chunks. Scrape shells' insides clean; set meat and shells aside.
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2. Bring milk to a boil; set aside. Melt 4 tbsp. of the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add milk while whisking; increase heat to medium; boil. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper; keep sauce warm.
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3. Heat broiler. Heat remaining 3 tbsp. of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add wine; cook until reduced by two-thirds, 4-5 minutes. Whisk in cream, chervil, cayenne, and reserved sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add lobster; stir in mustard and 3/4 cup cheese. Divide half of lobster sauce between shells; sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Broil lobster halves on a baking sheet until bubbly, 2-3 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, to taste, 2 lobsters (about 1 1/2 lbs. each), 2 cups milk, 7 tbsp. unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Lobster Thermidor falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lobster Thermidor

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