Lobster Thermidor
Yield
2 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
lobsters
boiled |
*
|
| ¼ | pound |
mushrooms
fresh |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2 | ounces |
sherry
optional |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | cup |
milk
or cream |
|
| ¼ | cup |
cheddar cheese
diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
Parmesan cheese
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | each |
lobsters
boiled |
*
|
| 113.4 | g |
mushrooms
fresh |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 57.8 | ml/g |
sherry
optional |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 237 | ml |
milk
or cream |
|
| 59 | ml |
cheddar cheese
diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
| 2 | each |
egg yolks
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
Parmesan cheese
|
*
|
Directions
Boil lobsters and remove meat.
Reserve shells.
Sauté lobster meat and sliced mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add sherry and braise for 2 minutes.
Blend flour into mixture, then slowly stir in milk.
Add cheese and stir until it melts.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Remove from heat and blend in egg yolks.
Fill lobster shells.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a dash of paprika.
Place under broiler to brown.
