Classic Lobster Thermidor Recipe: An Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A luxurious and indulgent lobster thermidor featuring the rich flavor of turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobsters
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the lobsters for about 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it.
- In the same skillet, sauté the shallots until translucent.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan, mustard, tarragon, and cayenne pepper to the skillet.
- Stir in egg yolks, mixing well.
- Remove meat from the lobster shells and chop it, then combine with the sauce.
- Fill lobster shells with the mixture and top with crumbled bacon.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For an added flavor, consider adding a splash of sherry to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lobster half
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg