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Gordon Ramsay Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Lobster Thermidor Recipe

Make this Gordon Ramsay Lobster Thermidor Recipe with tender lobster, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for an elegant French seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole cooked lobsters
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup button mushrooms chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Large knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Spoon
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Lobster
  1. Split cooked lobsters in half and carefully remove the meat while keeping the shells intact for serving.
    Preparing the Lobster for Thermidor
Step 2: Chop the Meat
  1. Cut the lobster meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside while preparing the creamy Thermidor filling.
    Chopping Lobster Meat
Step 3: Cook Aromatics
  1. Melt butter in a pan and sauté shallots, garlic, and mushrooms until softened and fragrant.
    Sautéing Shallots, Garlic, and Mushrooms
Step 4: Make the Sauce
  1. Add cream, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Making the Creamy Thermidor Sauce
Step 5: Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir lobster meat and parsley into the sauce, mixing everything until evenly coated and warmed through.
    Mixing Lobster with the Sauce
Step 6: Fill the Shells
  1. Spoon the creamy lobster mixture back into the reserved shells and top with both cheeses.
    Filling the Lobster Shells
Step 7: Bake and Serve
  1. Bake until golden and bubbling. Serve immediately while hot and beautifully browned on top.
    Baking Lobster Thermidor

Notes

Use fresh lobster and avoid overcooking it to keep the meat tender and flavorful.