Description
French Lobster Thermidor Delight is a classic French dish featuring tender lobster meat folded into a rich, creamy wine-infused sauce, topped with nutty Gruyère cheese, and baked until golden and bubbling. This iconic recipe delivers restaurant-quality elegance perfect for special occasions and unforgettable dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole lobsters or 4 lobster tails
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or zest
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Parboil lobsters until shells turn bright red.
- Transfer lobsters to ice bath to stop cooking.
- Split lobsters lengthwise and remove digestive vein.
- Remove meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add white wine and Dijon mustard.
- Simmer until reduced slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook until thickened.
- Fold lobster meat into sauce gently.
- Stuff mixture back into lobster shells.
- Top generously with Gruyère cheese.
- Broil until cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with herbs and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use dry, fresh lobster for best texture and flavor. Watch closely under the broiler to avoid burning the cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 588
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 668mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 138mg
Keywords: lobster thermidor, french lobster recipe, creamy lobster, classic french seafood