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Classic Lobster Thermidor

Here's one shell of a meal. Pamper yourself with this traditional dish that is perfect for special occasions. Go ahead... get your claws on some!
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Course Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings
Calories 2589.16 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
  • 2 floz brandy
  • 3 mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoon(s) butter (for Roux)
  • 4 tablespoon(s) flour (for Roux)
  • 4 ounce(s) Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 4/25 ounce(s) tarragon
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1 dash(es) pepper, to taste
  • 1/25 cup(s) lobster base
  • 24 ounce(s) Meat from 1- to 1 1/2-lb. lobster, in chunks
  • 1/4 cup(s) Sherried bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Combine lobster base, cream and brandy in saucepan.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat.
  • Add mushrooms and green onions; cook 10 minutes.
  • Add roux to thicken; cook 15 minutes.
  • Melt in half the cheese and add tarragon, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in lobster.
  • Place mixture in lobster shell.
  • Cover with bread crumbs and remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes and serve hot.
  • To make roux, melt the butter in a saute pan and whisk in flour.
  • Keep whisking over medium-high heat until the mixture turns light brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 2589.16kcalCarbohydrates: 65.13gProtein: 147.86gFat: 180.32gSaturated Fat: 117.59gCholesterol: 982.12mgSodium: 5754.26mgFiber: 6.01gSugar: 2.52g
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