Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Lobster Thermidor, a classic French dish featuring tender lobster meat in a creamy, savory sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. This decadent main course is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster:
- 2 whole cooked lobsters (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the lobster: Split the cooked lobsters in half lengthwise, remove the meat from the tails and claws, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet, sauté shallot and garlic, add wine, cream, mustard, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine lobster and sauce: Stir lobster meat into the sauce, then spoon mixture back into lobster shells.
- Top and bake: Sprinkle Gruyère, paprika over lobster, bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more decadent version, add a splash of brandy or cognac to the sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or champagne.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lobster
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
