Lobster Thermidor

This stunning lobster Thermidor is surprisingly simple to make. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 653 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup white wine
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 medium (1 1/2 pound) cooked lobster
• 1 ⅜ cups fresh fish stock
• ¼ cup double cream
• ½ teaspoon hot English mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler.

Step 2

Cut lobster in half lengthwise, and remove any meat from the claws, tail, and head. Cut meat into pieces and place back into the shells.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender. Mix in fish stock, white wine, and double cream. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half. Mix in parsley, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Place stuffed lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Spoon sauce over the meat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Broil in the preheated oven until just golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.