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Lobster Thermidor

A classic French dish made with lobster meat, egg yolks, and brandy, stuffed into a lobster shell.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 whole lobsters about 1 ½ pounds each
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the lobsters for about 8 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  3. Remove the meat from the shells, chop it, and set aside. Keep the shells for stuffing later.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the white wine and brandy, and cook until reduced by half.
  6. Add the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and cook until thickened.
  7. Mix in the lobster meat and egg yolks, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Stuff the mixture back into the lobster shells, top with grated Gruyère cheese, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gourmet, Lobster, Seafood
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