French Lobster Thermidor: An Easy Indulgence for Home Chefs
Indulge in a luxurious and easy-to-make French Lobster Thermidor that brings restaurant-quality flavors right into your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobsters, cooked and shelled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the shallots until translucent.
- Add the wine and reduce by half. Then stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the lobster meat and cook until heated through.
- Transfer the mixture into lobster shells, and top with Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you may broil the dish for a few minutes to achieve a crispier topping.
- Substitute other cheeses if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lobster
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams