LOBSTER THERMIDOR
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
LOBSTER THERMIDOR

Ingredients
  • 1x750g/1½lb lobster
  • cooked
  • 20g/¾oz fresh parmesan
  • grated
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • 1 shallot
  • finely chopped
  • 275ml/10fl oz fish stock
  • 55ml/2fl oz white wine
  • 110ml/4fl oz double cream
  • ½ tsp English mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ½ lemon
  • juice only
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large floury potatoes
  • cut into 1.5cm/½in thick long chips
  • vegetable oil
  • for deep-frying
Directions
  • Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
  • Cut the lobster in half and remove the meat from the claws
  • tail and head. Set aside. Chop the meat into pieces and place back into the shell.
  • To make the sauce
  • place the butter into a pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened. Pour in the stock
  • wine and double cream and bring to the boil. Reduce by half
  • stirring occationally. Add the mustard
  • herbs
  • lemon juice and season to taste.
  • Spoon the sauce over the lobster meat. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Grill for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  • To make the chips
  • heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer to 140C (CAUTION: Hot oil is very dangerous. Do not leave unattended). Carefully drop in the chips and cook for 5–6 minutes or until just tender
  • without colour. Remove using a metal slotted spoon. Turn the heat to 190C. Place the chips back into the hot oil and fry for 3–4 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Remove using a metal slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season to taste and serve alongside the lobster.