Lobster Recipe

Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Ingredients
4 lobsters each 450/600g cooked

Live Maine Lobster 3 Pound
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55g butter
55g flour
500ml milk
1 teaspoon brandy
55g grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon English mustard
55ml double cream
55g grated parmesan
2 lemons halved and wrapped in muslin (if you want to be fancy)
Methods
Preheat the grill to high.
Remove the lobster meat from the shell and claws and cut into even sized pieces about 2 cm thick.
Place the lobster meat back into shells and place on a baking tray and set aside.
Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously.
Slowly stir in the milk a little at a time until incorporated.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to form a smooth sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in brandy, cheddar cheese, mustard and cream.
Divide the sauce into the lobster shells, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and place under a hot grill for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has browned.
Serve immediately with the lemon halves for squeezing over.