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Lobster & Shrimp Thermidor

December 10, 2010 7 comments Article Main Course, Recipes, Seafood
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The second lobster dish that I cooked this week was Lobster Thermidor. This recipe took a bit longer than the Butter Poached Lobster & Shrimp recipe. I added shrimp to this recipe as well to add some extra substance to the meal, since we didn’t have very much lobster meat. I found this recipe on MyRecipes from Cooking Light, but tweaked it a little. It is a healthier version of a Lobster Thermidor recipe. If I could afford to buy lobster more often, I would cook these two recipes all the time!


lobster thermidor

Lighter Lobster & Shrimp Thermidor

A healthier version of the classic French Lobster Thermidor, easy to make at home!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Coastal, French
Servings 4
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups water
  • 4 large lobster tails
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 3 tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 2/3 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Bring 3 cups of water to boil in a stockpot and place a vegetable steamer or rack on the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the lobster tails, cover, and steam until done (about 8 minutes).
  • Cook lobster tails to room temperature, remove meat from tails, and chop into small pieces. Then, cover and chill.
  • Place lobster shells in a large zip-lock bag and coarsely crush shells (using a meat mallet or rolling pin).
  • Combine the shells and milk in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. (Do not let it boil.)
  • Strain the mixture into a bowl and discard the solids. Set this mixture aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450F. Then, heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft (about 2 minutes). Then, stir in the sherry and cook for an additional minute.
  • Combine the reserved milk, flour, and black pepper and whisk until smooth.
  • Add milk mixture and shrimp to pan and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened (about 1 minute), stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the basil and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the lobster meat and salt, stirring to combine.
  • Cook until liquid has thickened a bit more (about 2 minutes). Then divide the mixture evenly among 4 small gratin dishes coated with cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter. Then, combine the cheese, panko, and melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese mixture on top of each gratin.
  • Bake at 450F until topping is browned (about 10-12 minutes).
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 38gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 1243mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 489mgIron: 1mg
Keyword lobster, shrimp, thermidor
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7 comments

  • patsy January 1, 2013 at 12:48 pm -

    On new years eve our family went to have lobster thermador at a local restaurant.
    Much advertising went with this. Brought in a large crowd.Of the 4 of us that ordered the thermador, we were very disappointed. Sayin never again would we order that. Upon seeing this dish I will be cooking this for the four of us, It looks and sounds so good that we decided that it might be worth the risk

  • Savour the Senses January 3, 2013 at 10:33 pm -

    I think it will be fresher and hope you enjoy it much more in your own home. I love it!

  • Doug Kirkland January 22, 2013 at 5:41 am -

    Hello,

    Description # 11 says to add cream, but it is not in the recipe…just checkin’!! Great site!!

    Thanks!!

    Doug

  • Savour the Senses January 23, 2013 at 10:30 pm -

    Oops! I don’t know why I wrote cream. You can ignore that, I am going to fix it now. Thanks!

  • Keoni December 12, 2013 at 9:19 pm -

    This recipe looks great. I’m looking to make this in individual ramekins to be eaten without rice. What suggestions would you give to modify your recipe to accomplish this?

    Thanks and keep up your great work!

    Keoni

  • Savour the Senses December 12, 2013 at 11:28 pm -

    The recipe is baked in ramekins and can simply be eaten out of those, no rice or change in recipe necessary! =) Enjoy!

  • Keoni December 13, 2013 at 6:19 am -

    Thank You!

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