Description
A luxurious dish featuring tender lobster meat in a creamy sauce, topped with golden brown cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 live lobsters (1.5 pounds each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook lobsters for 8-10 minutes until shells turn bright red. Remove and cool slightly before cracking shells and reserving the meat.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent (~2 minutes). Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender (~4 minutes).
- Pour in white wine and simmer 3-4 minutes until reduced by half. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; cook 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Chop lobster meat into bite-sized pieces and fold into cream sauce with paprika and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler to high. Fill cleaned lobster shells with lobster mixture. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top and broil 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from broiler, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use live lobsters for the freshest taste.
- Adjust seasoning to preference.
- Pairs well with a glass of white wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Seafood
- Method: Boil, Sauté, Broil
- Cuisine: French