Description
This Lobster Thermidor recipe is a luxurious French seafood dish featuring tender lobster in a creamy wine sauce, topped with golden Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a special dinner, with rich, elegant flavors and easy-to-follow steps.
Ingredients
2 whole cooked lobsters or 1 pound cooked lobster meat
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Prepare the lobster by boiling or steaming, then remove meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve shells.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and white wine, cooking until thickened and smooth.
4. Stir in brandy, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in half the Gruyère cheese until melted.
5. Fold in chopped lobster meat. Spoon mixture back into reserved shells.
6. Sprinkle remaining Gruyère cheese and paprika on top.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use live lobsters if possible for best flavor.
Don’t overcook the sauce to avoid curdling.
Reheat gently to keep lobster tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster half
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 200mg