LOBSTER THERMIDOR

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This stunning lobster dish 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. This is filed for a future celebration.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium cooked lobster
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 3/8 cups fresh fish stock
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup double cream
1/2 teaspoon hot English mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the lobster in half lengthwise, and remove the meat from the claws and tail.
  • Leave to one side.
  • Remove any meat from the head and set aside.
  • Cut the meat up into pieces and place back into the shell.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shallot; cook and stir until tender.
  • Mix in the fish stock, white wine and double cream.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half.
  • Mix in the mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your oven's broiler.
  • Place the lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet, and spoon the sauce over the lobster meat in the shell.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, just until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 155.1, Sodium 761, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 23.7

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