Lobster Thermidor
🇫🇷 A dish from France
Lobster Thermidor is a French dish of lobster meat cooked in a rich wine sauce, stuffed into a lobster shell and browned. The sauce is often a mixture of egg yolks and brandy, served with an oven-browned cheese crust, typically Gruyère.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | lobster, egg yolks, brandy, cream, cheese, wine |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | lobster meat in wine sauce returned to shell and oven-browned |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, creamy, indulgent with a golden crust |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | upscale main course for special occasions |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Lobster Thermidor come from?
Lobster Thermidor is a dish that originated in France.
What is Lobster Thermidor?
Lobster Thermidor is a French dish of lobster meat cooked in a rich wine sauce, stuffed into a lobster shell and browned. The sauce is often a mixture of egg yolks and brandy, served with an oven-browned cheese crust, typically Gruyère.