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Decadent French Lobster Thermidor

A classic French lobster dish featuring tender lobster meat in a creamy mustard sauce, topped with cheese and broiled to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Lobster
  • 2 whole lobsters about 1½ lb each, cooked
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots finely minced
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup Gruyère cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking tray

Method
 

  1. Remove lobster meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté shallots until soft.
  3. Add white wine and reduce, then stir in Dijon mustard.
  4. Add cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  5. Temper egg yolks with warm sauce and return to pan.
  6. Fold in lobster meat and season.
  7. Fill shells or dishes, top with cheese, and broil until golden.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.