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French Lobster Thermidor

Delicious French Lobster Thermidor Recipe with Creamy Gruyère Sauce

This French Lobster Thermidor recipe is a creamy, decadent delight featuring tender lobster and Gruyère cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh lobster meat
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 oz cognac
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Boil fresh lobsters in salted water for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Let cool before extracting meat.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Deglaze pan with cognac, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Fold in chopped lobster meat and half of the Gruyère cheese until well combined.
  5. Spoon the mixture into lobster shells or ramekins and top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 43g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize it with different cheeses or add herbs for additional flavor.

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