Lobster Thermidor
4 1/2 pound lobsters, cooked6 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 tsp flour
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp paprika
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 Tbsp sherry
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
parsley for garnish
Cut lobsters into halves, remove meat and break into small pieces.
Reserve the shells. Place meat, roe and liver in large bowl. Cover bowl
and wrap shells; refrigerate both. Approx 25 minutes before serving: in
3-quart saucepan over medium heat, in butter, blend flour, salt, nutmeg
and paprika. Stir in half-and-half and sherry; cook, stirring, until
thickened. Add meat; cook until just heated, stirring occasionally.
Preheat broiler at apprx 425-450 degrees. Place shells on rack in
broiling pan; fill with mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese
melts and starts to crust. Place lobsters on platter; garnish with
parsley. Serves 4.
Source: rec.food.recipes
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