Lobster Thermidor Recipe With White Wine Sauce
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
Get ready to indulge in the most decadent, creamy, and indulgent lobster dish of your life – Lobster Thermidor!
This stunning French dish is surprisingly simple to make, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a rich and creamy white wine sauce, then topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden brown.

First, you’ll need to prep your lobster by cutting it in half lengthwise and removing the meat from the claws, tail, and head. Cut the meat into pieces and place it back into the shells – it’s like a little present waiting to be devoured!
Next, melt some butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add a finely chopped shallot. Cook and stir until the shallot is tender, then mix in some fresh fish stock, white wine, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until it’s reduced by half.

Now it’s time to add some flavor to the sauce. Mix in some chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, hot English mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined, then spoon the sauce over the lobster meat.
Preheat your oven’s broiler and place the stuffed lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the top of each lobster half, then broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

And that’s it! Your Lobster Thermidor is now ready to be devoured. Serve it immediately and enjoy the ooohs and ahhhs from your dinner guests.
This dish is perfect for any special occasion, and it’s easier to make than you think. So go ahead, give it a try, and indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Lobster Thermidor.

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Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fish stock
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot English mustard
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1. Cut the lobster in half lengthwise and remove the meat from the claws, tail, and head.
- 2. Cut the lobster meat into pieces and place it back into the shells.
- 3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add finely chopped shallots. Cook until tender.
- 4. Mix in fresh fish stock, white wine, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until reduced by half.
- 5. Add chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, hot English mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- 6. Spoon the sauce over the lobster meat in the shells.
- 7. Preheat the oven's broiler and place the stuffed lobster halves on a broiling pan or baking sheet.
- 8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of each lobster half, then broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- 9. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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