dinner · everyday
Lobster thermidor
Lobster meat in a rich mustard-cognac cream sauce, spooned back into the shells, topped with cheese and broiled golden.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains milk, egg and crustacean shellfish.
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Method
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1
Remove the lobster meat, chop it and keep the shells.
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2
Soften the shallot in butter, add the cognac and wine and reduce. Add the cream and mustard and simmer until thickened. Off the heat stir in the herbs and yolk.
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3
Fold in the lobster and spoon into the shells. Top with cheese and paprika.
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4
Broil 3-4 minutes until golden.
