Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients

• 3 two-pound lobsters
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 butter
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbs. flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Split the lobsters. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil under medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and dot with 6 tbs. of butter. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 10 minutes. Remove lobster meat from shell and slice it. Save coral. Brush inside each shell lightly with mustard. Meanwhile simmer cream over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Melt 4 tbs. of butter, stir in flour and 1/2 tsp. salt. Add milk slowly. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Mix in cream and lobster coral. Return lobster meat to shells and cover with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with remaining 2 tbs. of butter. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 10 minutes.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Hotel De La Cote-D'or
Submitted By: Rick Smith
rick@epicurean.com
Lobster Thermidor