Lobster Thermidor Afrikaans Recipe

Name: Lobster Thermidor Afrikaans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8 oz.) frozen South African rock lobster tails; 2 qt. boiling water; 2 tsp. salt; 4 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. minced mushrooms; 4 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 c. hot milk; 1/2 c. hot light cream; 1/4 c. sherry; 1 Tbsp. melted butter

Servings: persons

4 (8 oz.) frozen South African rock lobster tails
2 qt. boiling water
2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. minced mushrooms
4 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 c. hot milk
1/2 c. hot light cream
1/4 c. sherry
1 Tbsp. melted butter

1
Drop frozen lobster tails into the boiling water (salted) and cover.
2
When the water boils again, lower the heat, boil gently for 11 minutes.
3
Drain; douse with cold water.
4
With scissors, cut lengthwise down each side of the membrane covering the meat.
5
Pull out the meat, chill and dice.
6
Wash the shells.
7
Saute the mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes; add the flour and seasonings. Stir in the milk and cream; cook slowly until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Add the diced meat and sherry.
9
Refill the shells, brush with butter and egg.
10
Brown lightly in hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

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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: 4 (8 oz.) frozen South African rock lobster tails, 2 qt. boiling water, 2 tsp. salt, 4 Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Lobster Thermidor Afrikaans 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 Afrikaans

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