Description
Experience pure elegance at your table with French Lobster Thermidor Delight, a luxurious dish featuring tender lobster meat enveloped in a creamy white wine and Dijon mustard sauce, crowned with bubbling, golden Gruyère cheese. Perfect for an indulgent dinner idea, this classic French recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Whether you’re seeking a quick yet impressive dinner, special occasion food idea, or exploring easy recipes that taste restaurant-quality, this delightful Thermidor promises rich flavor, comforting textures, and visual appeal. Let the aroma of melting cheese, butter, and fresh lobster fill your kitchen and your heart — it’s time to treat yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole lobsters (about 1½ to 2 pounds each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Gruyère cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika
- Optional: 1 tablespoon brandy or cognac
Instructions
- Parboil the Lobsters: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobsters and cook for 5–6 minutes until red. Transfer immediately to an ice bath.
- Halve and Clean: Split each lobster lengthwise. Remove meat from tails and claws, chop into bite-sized pieces. Clean shells and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter. Sauté shallots and garlic until translucent. Add wine; reduce by half. Stir in cream, mustard, (and brandy if using), simmer gently. Mix in cheeses until melted. Season with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine Lobster and Sauce: Fold lobster meat into the sauce and stir in chopped parsley.
- Stuff the Shells: Preheat broiler. Spoon lobster mixture into shells. Sprinkle extra Gruyère on top.
- Broil: Place stuffed lobsters on a baking sheet. Broil for 3–5 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes