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Nicole Grace

Lobster Thermidor: Discover the Ultimate Gourmet Recipe!

Lobster Thermidor is a classic French dish made with lobster meat, creamy sauce, and topped with cheese and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 live lobsters about 1.5 pounds each
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove the lobsters and let them cool slightly before cracking them open and removing the meat. Chop the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add the chopped lobster meat to the skillet and mix well to combine. Remove from heat.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spoon the lobster mixture into the lobster shells or a baking dish. Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese and breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • You can substitute the lobster with shrimp or crab for a different seafood twist.

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