LOBSTER THERMIDOR RECIPE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Lobster Thermidor Recipe Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-42919

Number Of Ingredients 11

serves about 4)
# 4 - 1 1/2 pound lobsters need to cook
# tablespoons butter
# 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
# 1 teaspoon salt
# 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
# 1/8 teaspoon paprika
# 1 1/2 cups half and half
# 3 tablespoons medium sherry
# 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
# parsley for garnish

Steps:

Boiling Live Lobsters Remove lobster meat, but leave shells whole. Do not twist head from tail and leave antennae on head. Wash and drain lobster shells. Place meat, roe and liver in a large bowl. Cover bowl and wrap shells, refrigerate both. About 25 minutes before serving, in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, in butter, blend flour, salt, nutmeg and paprika. Stir in half and half and sherry. cook stirring, until thickened. Add meat, cook just until heated. Stirring occasionally. Preheat broiler. Place shells on rack in broiling pan. Fill with mixture. sprinkle with cheese. Broil until mixture is hot. Place lobsters on plate. Garnish with parsley. "Our Lobster Thermidor is one of our lobster delicacies that everyone will love, with sweet chunks of Maine lobster and plenty of tender mushrooms in a hearty, cheesy cream sauce. Serve over puff pastry, toast points or pour over rice or pasta. Just microwave and enjoy! Each Lobster Thermidor is an appetizer portion that serves 2-3 or an entree for one How to make Clarified Butter Lobster Stir Fry