Lobster Thermidor

Luxurious lobster meat cooked in a creamy mustard sauce, grilled in shells, and served with golden matchstick fries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1427.1 kcals 2854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 76.1 grams 152.1 grams
Fat 97.7 grams 195.4 grams
Protein 59.3 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Butter
Divided
250
ml
25
g
Parmesan
Grated, divided
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
A squeeze
GrainsCereals
25
g
Liquids
125
ml
500
ml
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Roughly chopped
1
piece
Sea Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep frying
Seafood
1.5
kg
Lobster
Whole cooked, halved, meat removed, shells cleaned and reserved
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
Finely chopped
100
g
4
piece
King Edward Potatoes
Peeled and cut into matchsticks

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting and place lobster shells on a baking tray.
  • Heat 25g of butter in a pan and fry the shallots for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Reduce the wine by half, then add stock and reduce again before thickening with cream and mustard.
  • Fry the mushrooms in the remaining butter for 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir mushrooms, lobster meat, parsley, lemon juice, and half the Parmesan into the sauce.
  • Whisk in egg yolks and cook over low heat for 2 minutes to thicken.
  • Fill the lobster shells with the mixture and top with breadcrumbs and the remaining Parmesan.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 190°C.
  • Fry the potato matchsticks for 6 minutes until golden and drain on paper.
  • Grill the lobster for 4 minutes until the topping is crisp and golden.
  • Serve the lobster halves with the matchstick fries.