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Lobster Thermidor

A classic French dish made with lobster meat, egg yolks, and brandy, stuffed into a lobster shell and baked.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 650 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 whole lobsters about 1 ½ pounds each
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoon brandy
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the lobsters in a large pot of salted water for about 8 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  3. Once cool, split the lobsters in half and remove the meat. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Keep the shells for later.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens. Stir in the cream, white wine, brandy, and mustard. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add the lobster meat to the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Spoon the lobster mixture back into the shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  8. Place the stuffed shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gourmet, Lobster, Seafood
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