Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Name: Lobster Thermidor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 4 frozen lobster tails, thawed; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons sherry; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; Paprika

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
4 frozen lobster tails, thawed
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Paprika

1
Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven; add lobster tails. Return to a boil; cook 5 minutes. Remove tails from water with kitchen tongs; rinse under cold water. Drain.
2
Split lobster tails lengthwise, leaving bottoms of shells attached. Remove meat, and cut into bite-size pieces. Set meat aside. Rinse shells thoroughly, and let dry. Press shells open flat, and place in a 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking dish.
3
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add whipping cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4
Gradually stir 2 tablespoons hot mixture into yolk; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in mushrooms, chives, salt, and mustard. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sherry and reserved lobster.
5
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cheese in each lobster shell. Spoon lobster mixture evenly into shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until browned. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 4 frozen lobster tails, thawed, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 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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