Creamy Lobster Thermidor Recipe (60 Min Luxurious Dinner Party Classic)
🕒 Prep: 30 min | 🍳 Cook: 30 min | ⏱️ Total: 60 min
👥 Serves: 4 | 🔥 Calories: 620 kcal/serving
Why You'll LOVE This Creamy Lobster Thermidor Recipe ✨
- Fancy Feast: Creamy, cheesy lobster = ultimate dinner party wow!
- Decadent & Doable: Gourmet flavor in just 60 min
- Diet-Friendly: Gluten-Free Option, Keto-Friendly, Special Occasion
Ingredients 📋
🦞 Lobster
- 2 live lobsters (1.5 lbs each) or 1 lb frozen lobster tails
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 Sauce & Topping
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (sub: GF flour)
- ¼ cup cognac or brandy
- ½ cup fish stock
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
💡 Pro Tip: Use fresh lobster for sweetest flavor, or thaw frozen tails overnight!
Instructions (5 Easy Steps) 📝
- 1. Prep Lobster: Boil live lobsters 8 min, cool, remove meat, chop into chunks. Save shells for presentation. For frozen tails, thaw, cook 5 min → Tender meat!
- 2. Make Base: Melt butter in skillet, sauté shallot + garlic 2 min. Add flour, cook 1 min to form roux → Flavor foundation!
- 3. Build Sauce: Deglaze with cognac + wine, add fish stock + milk + cream + mustards, simmer 5 min until thick → Velvety sauce!
- 4. Assemble: Stir lobster into sauce with half Parmesan + tarragon. Spoon into shells or baking dish, top with Gruyère + remaining Parmesan → Ready to bake!
- 5. Bake & Serve: Broil 3-4 min until golden. Garnish with parsley → Gourmet elegance!
⏰ Timing Hack: Prep sauce while lobster cools – saves 10 minutes!
Pro Tips for PERFECT Results 🎓
- Don’t Overcook Lobster: Boil just until pink = tender texture
- Smooth Sauce: Whisk constantly to avoid lumps
- Storage: Fridge 2 days | Reheat 350°F 5 min
- Presentation: Serve in shells for classic look
Flavor Variations 🌱
- Gluten-Free: Use GF flour for roux
- Spicy: Add ½ tsp cayenne or chili flakes
- Lighter: Swap cream for half-and-half
- Herb Swap: Use dill instead of tarragon
FAQ ❓
Frozen lobster only?
Yes! Thaw overnight, cook briefly for same great flavor
No cognac?
Sub with extra white wine or lemon juice for brightness
Make ahead?
Prep sauce + lobster, assemble & broil fresh
Nutrition (Per Serving) 🥗
Calories: 620 | Protein: 34g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 48g
Keto-Friendly ✓ Gluten-Free Option ✓ Dinner Party ✓
Serve With 🍽️
- Crusty Bread – For sauce dipping
- Champagne – Luxurious pairing
- Arugula Salad – Fresh contrast
Reader Reviews ⭐
"DINNER PARTY STUNNER! So creamy!" – Elise, NY
"Easier than expected, total luxury!" – Marco, CA
