Decadent Lobster Thermidor Classic Recipe in 8 Simple Steps
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A rich and creamy lobster dish with a golden cheese crust.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 live lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Boil the lobsters for 8 minutes, then cool and remove the meat.
- Melt butter in a pan, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Stir in mustard, Parmesan, Gruyère, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in lobster meat and spoon into lobster shells.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh lobsters for the best flavor.
- Adjust mustard to taste.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster half
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 320mg