Lobster Tail Thermidor
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 538
- Total Fat
- 29
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 11
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 48
- Cholesterol
- 365
- Sodium
- 1304
- Total: 1 hr 5 min (includes drying time)
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
Four 8-ounce lobster tails
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup seafood or fish stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon English mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
- Preheat the broiler on low with the rack set in the middle of the oven. Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil.
- In a pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 3 inches water up to a rolling simmer. Place the lobster tails in, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. Steam until the meat easily pulls away from the shells, 4 to 5 minutes. Submerge the tails in an ice bath (a bowl with ice and cold water) until completely cooled. Drain and allow to dry on a paper towel-lined tray. Using kitchen shears, cut the soft underside of the tail to expose the meat. Remove the tail meat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the hollowed tails on the sheet tray cut side up, then set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter. Saute the shallots until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute more. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, then reduce until the skillet is almost dry. Add the fish stock and bring to a simmer, then add the cream and mustard. Reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the parsley, lemon, tarragon, 1/4 cup Parmesan and the reserved lobster meat. Toss to heat the lobster through, then remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the lobster filling evenly among all the tail shells, then top with a generous sprinkling of the breadcrumb mixture. Broil until browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes.