Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Name: Lobster Thermidor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 lb. each) lobsters; 2 finely chopped shallots or green onions; 1 tsp. salt; pinch each: cayenne, white pepper and chervil; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1 Tbsp. butter; 4 to 6 oz. dry white wine; 8 oz. half and half; 2 c. white sauce; 1/2 c. grated Gruyere cheese; halved stuffed olives, lemon slices and parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

2 (1 1/2 lb. each) lobsters
2 finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tsp. salt
pinch each: cayenne, white pepper and chervil
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 Tbsp. butter
4 to 6 oz. dry white wine
8 oz. half and half
2 c. white sauce
1/2 c. grated Gruyere cheese
halved stuffed olives, lemon slices and parsley (for garnish)

1
Boil lobsters in water for 18 minutes.
2
Cut in half and break off claws.
3
Remove meat from shells and set half shells aside for stuffing.
4
Cut lobster into 1-inch pieces.
5
Brown shallots or onions in butter, then add white wine and let boil until reduced. Slowly stir in half and half and white sauce.
6
Add salt, cayenne, white pepper and chervil.
7
Simmer until mixture coats a spoon.
8
Add lobster and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Remove from fire and add moistened mustard and 3/4 of the cheese.
10
Fill shells with mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
11
Glaze in hot oven or under broiler for 1 minute until golden brown.
12
Garnish and serve 4.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 1/2 lb. each) lobsters, 2 finely chopped shallots or green onions, 1 tsp. salt, pinch each: cayenne, white pepper and chervil, 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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