LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Steps:
- For the pickled mustard seeds: In a small pot over high heat, bring the white vinegar to a boil. Add the mustard seeds, then immediately remove from the heat and let rest for about 30 minutes. Strain seeds, reserving vinegar for another use. Set aside.
- For the lobster: Bring a very large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Place the lobsters head first into the water and cook at a rapid boil until bright red, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the lobsters from the water and set them aside to cool.
- For the leek stuffing: Slice the leeks into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water and, with your hands, agitate the water to dislodge any dirt and grit from the leeks. Let the grit settle to the bottom of the bowl, then use a spider or slotted spoon to gently lift the leeks out of the water and place in a colander set in the sink to drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter, leeks, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the leeks are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the mustard and red wine vinegar. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- For the assembly: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Once the lobsters have cooled, cut them in half and take the tail and claw meat out. Cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- Clean out the entire inside of the lobster shells, discarding the innards and the claw shells. Divide the leeks among the empty lobster shells, then top with the lobster meat. Brush the lobster with the melted butter and finish with some pickled mustard seeds. Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes.
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
There are at least two schools of thought when it comes to lobster thermidor. One insists on a béchamel base; the other employs an egg-yolk sauce, a loose savory custard of sorts. I think béchamel is wonderful in dishes like lasagna. In lobster thermidor, though, I like a lighter, more flavorful sauce that complements rather than overwhelms the shellfish. Note that you could use brandy or cognac instead of sherry, if you like.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set the lobsters back-side up on a cutting board. Remove the claws, then cut each lobster in half beginning at the top of the head and cutting all the way to the tail. Remove the tail meat gently and clear and discard the innards from the head, taking care to keep the head and legs intact. Crack each claw and remove the meat. Cut the reserved lobster meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low heat until warm; keep warm.
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler.
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter melts and any foam disappears. Add the lobster pieces, mustard powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the sherry and 1/4 cup of the warm cream and simmer until the cream is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and remaining tablespoon of sherry in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup warm cream to the bowl with the yolk mixture, then transfer the mixture to the same saucepan that held the cream. Cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly like loose pudding and coats the back of a spoon, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes. Stir in the tarragon, then add this mixture to the lobster mixture. Stir to combine.
- Arrange the lobster shells with their cut sides up on a baking sheet. Spoon the lobster mixture into the shells. Top with the Gruyere. Broil the lobsters until the filling is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve with any extra sauce on the side.
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- With a sharp chef's knife, split each live lobster in half lengthwise, starting with the head and working the knife back toward the tail. When you begin at the head end, the process kills the lobster instantly .
- Brush the lobster with the olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lobster from the oven and let it cool.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small skillet or saucepan, make a roux by melting the butter over medium heat and adding the flour, 1 spoonful at a time, mixing vigorously.
- Continue cooking and whisking until the roux is blonde or caramel in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the stock and whisk well to combine.
- Let the mixture come to a simmer, about 2 minutes, then slowly add the milk, whisking continuously.
- After the mixture has simmered again-about 2 more minutes-add some salt and pepper to taste and then the nutmeg. Be mindful of not letting the béchamel boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Gather the ingredients.
- With the help of a fork, remove the meat from all parts of the cooled lobster. Reserve the empty lobster shells (just the main body) for the dish.
- Chop the lobster meat coarsely.
- In a small frying pan over medium-high heat, add the wine, sherry, lobster stock, shallot, and tarragon. Boil it down until it is thick in consistency, almost like a glaze-about 10 minutes.
- Add the béchamel sauce to the glaze, and stir well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the heavy cream with the egg yolk.
- Slowly add about 1/2 cup of the béchamel-glaze mixture into the egg yolk and cream, stirring constantly. (By tempering the cream-egg mixture, you won't get scrambled eggs in your sauce.)
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the rest of the béchamel-glaze.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, but don't let boil. Add the dry mustard and some salt to taste.
- Cook until the sauce is thickened-about 3 minutes- then remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Add the lobster meat to the sauce and mix well.
- Fill the empty lobster shells with the lobster Thermidor mixture, then place on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper if you like) and bake for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the top with a little paprika as a garnish. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 51 g, ServingSize 2 lobsters (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
The basis for Thermidor sauce is a traditional French bechamel, which is composed of a light roux with milk added to make a creamy sauce. This one is thicker than usual as it is used to make a filling. We suggest you make additional room for the Thermidor stuffing by pulling the crawlers or front legs from the head region of the lobster shells. Make sure you keep the tail and head portions of the shell intact while removing the meat, as the large half shells make an impressive presentation when stuffed.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 57m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water containing the lemons, quartered onion, and bouquet garni to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook until red and firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the lobsters to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- When the lobsters are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise with a heavy sharp knife and carefully extract the tail meat. Remove the large claws from the body and gently crack with the back of a heavy knife to extract the meat. Gently pull the front legs from the shell and discard. Dice the tail meat and claw meat and set aside.
- Place the halved lobster shells on a baking sheet, cut sides down, and roast until dry, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook, stirring constantly with a heavy wooden spoon to make a light roux, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly to incorporate. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add the cream, stirring constantly, until all is incorporated. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 1 minute. (The mixture will be very thick.) Add the salt and pepper and stir well.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, the mustard, tarragon, and parsley. Fold in the lobster meat. Divide the mixture among the lobster shells and place stuffed side up on a clean baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each lobster with a portion of the remaining cheese and broil until the top is golden brown, 5 minutes.
- Place 1 lobster half on each of 4 large plates, garnish with additional parsley, and serve immediately.
- Place the bay leaf, thyme, parsley sprigs, and peppercorns in the center of a 6-inch square piece of cheesecloth or a large paper coffee filter. Draw up the sides to form a pouch and tie with kitchen twine or unflavored dental floss.
NEXT LEVEL LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Enjoy lobster thermidor for a celebratory starter or luxurious main course. We've given the dish a makeover while retaining its original charm
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Starter
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Snap the claws and smaller legs away from each lobster. Cut the main section in half lengthways using a large chef's knife, and scoop the contents of the head cavities into a bowl, then remove the dark vein from the tail meat and discard. Remove the tail meat, chop into large chunks and put in another bowl. Lay the empty shells cut-side up on a baking tray and set aside.
- Crack the claws and knuckles, then pick out all the meat using a skewer or lobster pick. Roughly chop and add to the bowl with the tail meat. Put any shards of shell into the bowl with the head meat. Use a rolling pin to roll along the length of the small, spindly legs and push out the meat, then tip into the bowl with the claw and tail meat. Again, put any broken shells into the bowl with the head meat. The lobster can an be prepped up to a day before. Cover and chill the meat and broken shells until needed.
- To make the sauce, heat the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the shallots for 5-6 mins until soft and golden. Add the broken shells and head meat, then turn up the heat and cook for 2 mins more. Splash in the wine or vermouth and bubble for 2 mins to reduce. Pour over the stock and cream, bring to the boil, then continue to cook for 10-12 mins until the mixture has reduced and thickened. Turn the heat off and leave to cool slightly, then pour into another saucepan through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the shells and meat against the mesh with the back of a spoon to extract all the sauce. Stir in the mustard and lemon juice, then taste for seasoning. The sauce can be made the day before, covered and kept chilled.
- Heat the grill to high. Spoon the claw and tail meat into the empty reserved shells. Reheat the sauce over a low heat until warmed through, if needed, then stir through the herbs. Spoon the sauce over the lobster meat in the shells, then sprinkle with the parmesan and put under the grill for 4-5 mins until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese lightly golden. Serve with chips or boiled small potatoes and a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium
LOBSTER THERMIDOR II
Make and share this Lobster Thermidor II recipe from Food.com.
Provided by debbie8760
Categories Lobster
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut lobsters into halves, remove meat and break into small pieces. Reserve the shells.
- Place meat, roe and liver in large bowl.
- Cover bowl and wrap shells; refrigerate both.
- Approx 25 minutes before serving: in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in butter, blend flour, salt, nutmeg and paprika.
- Stir in half-and-half and sherry; cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Add meat; cook until just heated, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat broiler at apprx 425-450 degrees.
- Place shells on rack in broiling pan; fill with mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese melts and starts to crust. Place lobsters on platter; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.5, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 236.7, Sodium 694.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 35.3
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Make and share this Lobster Thermidor recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Lobster
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Saute onion and mushrooms in butter.
- Blend in flour and seasonings.
- Cook over low heat until bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil 1 minute. Add egg yolk, flavoring and lobster.
- Place mixture in shell of lobster or individual baking dishes and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons fine buttered cracker or dry bread crumbs.
- Bake 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.8
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