Lobster Thermidor Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb cooked lobster meat , including 4 whole claws if available
9 tbsp unsalted butter
2 spring onions , including tender green parts, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
salt
fresh ground white pepper
1/2 lb white button mushrooms , brushed clean and thinly sliced
1/4 cup brandy
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (to taste)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups lobster stock (you can also use shrimp stock, fish stock, or chicken stock, or prepared low-sodium chicken broth)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
2 -3 dashes tabasco sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F If you have whole claws, remove the meat whole and reserve for garnishing. Cut the lobster meat into 1/2 inch dice and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the green onions and sauté until the white part is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the diced lobster and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the brandy, bring to a simmer, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes; do not let the mixture color. Gradually whisk in the stock. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes longer. Stir in the paprika, salt to taste, Tabasco sauce to taste, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice, or more to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Stir the lobster mixture and mushrooms into the white sauce. Spoon the lobster mixture into 4 individual gratin dishes. Sprinkle each with one-fourth of the Parmesan. Place the dishes on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve at once, garnished with the claw meat, if available.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.68 Kcal (2088 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.96g	54%
Cholesterol	218.35mg	73%
Sodium	591.33mg	25%
Potassium	289.91mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.95g	4%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	5%
Protein	29.87g	60%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	279.4mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	135.15 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.48g	54%
Cholesterol	59.17mg	73%
Sodium	160.25mg	25%
Potassium	78.57mg	6%
Total Carbs	2.97g	4%
Sugars	0.54g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	5%
Protein	8.09g	60%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	23%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	75.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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