Lobster Thermidor

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 02, 2010

This recipe is much easier than Julia Child's complicated but AMAZING recipe. Taking the best ideas from both, make this recipe but add 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh tarragon to the sauce. Instead of fish stock, boil the lobsters in 2 cups white wine, 2 cups water, sliced onion, 1 carrot and 1 celery stalk. This is a dramatic dish that can be made ahead of time, popped in the oven for browning, sure to impress your guests!

—CJ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 10, 2006

I was somewhat disappointed in this recipe for Lobster Thermidor. I made it exactly as instructed. The sauce was too thin and not rich tasting enough and had too much wine and/or lemon in it. If I make it again I would add more cream, less wine and lemon and would thicken it up with a little cornstarch.

—Elena

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24 Ratings

Dec 31, 2007

To whoever suggested imitation crabmeat, thank you. I'd never have thought of that! I don't eat crab or lobster, so I've been mssing out on the thermidor I've been cooking for my significant other. Mind you, the sauce is good in my usual recipe, which is different from this one. I sub. about 3/4 of the wine with brandy, simmering the sauce before this also helps thicken it some. Definately a keeper, but one I'm going to 'fiddle with' before I'm sure I got the perfect, FOR US, recipe. That's the secret, fiddle until you got it just how you like it, recipes ain't written in stone, they're meant to be 'adjusted'. Anyway, nice recipe, thanks!

—Doug Chinn

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Jan 03, 2007

Made the sauce to pour over the cooked lobster meat, very quick and easy, everyone loved it, thanks.

—KimB

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Dec 14, 2009

Delicious! I did have fish stock so I used 1.5 cups of the water I used to boil the lobster and I used a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup in place of the double cream, diluting it with the white wine noted. It was quite easy to assemble and prepare and hubby thought it was the best thing ever - even better then restaurant quality.

—RCZYZYK

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Mar 08, 2006

I substituted imitation crab meat for the real stuff but it was great! Next time I will not put as much into each tortillia. It goes a long way. My husband loved it! Thanks!

—Beamish

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Aug 11, 2005

my father loves this

—David Sayer

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Sep 14, 2009

A great recipe... Making the sauce i was hesitant but once the mustard parsley were in, the flavor changed. Just be careful with the salt. Only problem i had was when i broiled for 3 minutes. It wasnt long enough and the lobster meat at the bottom was still raw. I had to throw back in the oven. A suggestion: place a small amount of lobster meat in the shell and place the rest in the pan with the broth...it will all cook and you'll still have the decoration

—Kelly

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Nutrition

Calories
653 kcal
33%

Carbohydrates
13.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
323 mg
108%

Fat
28 g
43%

Fiber
0.4 g
1%

Protein
76.7 g
153%

Sodium
2253 mg
90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lobster Thermidor

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 653
Calories from Fat: 252

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 43 %
Saturated Fat 16g 80 %
Cholesterol 323mg 108 %
Sodium 2253mg 90 %
Potassium 1505mg 42 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1 %
Protein 76.7g 153 %
Sugars 3.7g
** Vitamin A 26 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 51 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 176 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 48 %
** Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.