Lobster Thermidor
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
12 pieces
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 (675 g) cooked lobsters
- 25 g butter
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 150 ml double cream
- 300 ml fish stock
- salt
- half a teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
directions
- Cut the lobsters in half length ways with a sharp knife and remove stomach sac and intestinal vein.
- Remove the flesh from the body and legs and chop into 12 mm pieces.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and when frothy, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the cream and stock, stirring constantly over gentle heat until well combined.
- Add the lobster flesh, Half of the Parmesan, salt, paprika and cayenne and simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Remove the heat.
- Preheat the grill. Wash and dry the lobster shells, place on the grill pan then fill with the lobster with flesh and sauce.
- Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan , sprinkle over top of the lobster halves and grill for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
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