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Luxurious Lobster Thermidor

Decadent Luxurious Lobster Thermidor for Your Next Dinner Party

Experience the Luxurious Lobster Thermidor, a decadent dish that transforms simple lobster into a feast fit for royalty.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound Lobster Meat or large shrimp/scallops if unavailable
  • 9 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 1/2 pound Mushrooms (white button) cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Half-and-Half or heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or white wine or fish stock and lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme minced
  • 2 Spring Onions finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Lobster Stock or shrimp/chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice divided
  • Salt and White Pepper to taste
  • 2-3 dashes Tabasco Sauce

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • gratin dishes
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Carefully dice the lobster body into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped spring onions for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the diced lobster meat to the saucepan, warm it through for about 2 minutes, and pour in the brandy, simmering for 1 minute.
  5. In a separate skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter, sauté the sliced mushrooms until golden brown, then add a splash of lemon juice.
  6. In a fresh saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of lobster stock and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the half-and-half until smooth.
  8. Season the sauce with sweet paprika, salt, Tabasco sauce, and the remaining lemon juice.
  9. Fold in the lobster mixture and sautéed mushrooms into the creamy sauce.
  10. Pour the lobster mixture into gratin dishes, topping with reserved lobster claws and grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly before serving with crisp vegetables and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh lobster for better flavor. Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenience.

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