Lobster-Tails Thermidor Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Servings6CuisineAmerican
CourseSide DishMethodBaked
Main IngredientSeafoodInterest GroupParty

Ingredients

 
6 1-lb. frozen lobster-tails
 
5/8 c. melted butter
 
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
 
4 tbsp. flour
 
1 tsp. dry mustard
 
Dash of nutmeg
 
Dash of cayenne pepper
 
1 tsp. salt
 
1 c. milk
 
1 c. half and half
 
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
 
1 tsp. lemon juice
 
2 tbsp. sherry
 
1/2 c. fine bread crumbs
 
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place lobster-tails in boiling water to cover; bring to a boil.
Cook until tender; drain.
Remove lobster meat; dice.
Reserve shells; cut in half.
Pour 1/4 cup butter in saucepan.
Add mushrooms; saute until lightly browned.
Blend in flour; mix in mustard, nut- meg, cayenne pepper and salt.
Add milk and half and half gradually; cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks, stirring constantly; return yolk mixture to sauce, stirring gradually.
Cook until thickened, stirring con- stantly.
Stir in lemon juice, sherry and lobster meat; spoon into reserved shells.
Combine crumbs, cheese and remaining butter; sprinkle over lobster mixture.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

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