Recipe of Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. 2

   In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the lobster tails for about 8 minutes until the shells turn red. Remove them from the water, let them cool, and then cut the shells down the center.

3. 3

   Remove the lobster meat, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until they become translucent.

5. 5

   Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until it's reduced by half.

6. 6

   Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, and stir until they melt and the sauce becomes smooth.

8. 8

   Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Place the lobster meat back into the shells and pour the sauce over the lobster.

10. 10

    In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, and a bit of grated Parmesan.

11. 11

    Sprinkle this mixture over the lobster and sauce.

12. 12

    Transfer the lobster shells to a baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbling.

13. 13

    Garnish with lemon wedges and serve your Lobster Thermidor hot, accompanied by your choice of side dishes. Enjoy this indulgent treat!