Clinton's Lobster Thermidor

A Meal Fit for Julia Child!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

4 to 6

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

This classic French dish was featured in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" and is one of Clinton's favorites.

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step 1

ingredients 4 Cooked Lobster Tails

instructions Tear lobster meat into small pieces.
step 2

ingredients 1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound Mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 Onion minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika

instructions In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then add the onion, thyme, paprika and mushrooms and sauté for 8 minutes. Add the lobster and toss, then set aside.
step 3

ingredients 7 tablespoons butter
1 cup White Wine
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

instructions In a sauce pot, reduce the wine by 3/4, then whisk in the cream, and reduce for another minute. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 7 tablespoons of butter, along with the lemon, pepper and salt.
step 4

instructions Preheat the broiler.
step 5

ingredients 2 cups Crushed Crackers

instructions Place lobster meat into ramekins, then add cream sauce. Top with crushed cracker mixture, then place under broiler until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Serve.
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