Microwave Lobster Thermidor
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A unique take on the classic Lobster Thermidor, fully prepared using a microwave, inspired by the Lego Batman movie.
00:45:00 total
Serves 2
medium
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Ingredients
- lobster tails - 2 (2 tails)
- water - watch the video to see (for steaming)
- butter - 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons, melted)
- shallot - 1 (1 small, finely minced)
- garlic - 1 clove (1 clove, finely minced)
- heavy cream - 1/4 cup (1/4 cup)
- all-purpose flour - 1.5 tablespoons (1.5 tablespoons)
- seafood stock - 2/3 cup (2/3 cup)
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon)
- cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 teaspoon)
- sweet paprika - 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 teaspoon)
- brandy - watch the video to see (a splash)
- egg yolk - 1 (1 large)
- Gruyère cheese - watch the video to see (grated, to taste)
- rock salt - watch the video to see (for presentation)
- fresh tarragon - watch the video to see (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Separate lobster meat from the shell, cut into chunks, and steam both meat and shells separately in the microwave.
- Butter Poach Lobster: Melt butter in the microwave, pour over lobster meat, cover, and microwave at 30-second intervals until cooked to 135°F.
- Make the Sauce: Microwave minced shallot, add garlic, then thicken with a mixture of heavy cream and flour. Add seafood stock, mustard, spices, and a splash of brandy.
- Finish the Sauce: Temper in an egg yolk to the hot sauce mixture for richness.
- Assemble and Serve: Mix lobster meat with sauce, fill shells, top with Gruyère, and microwave or broil until cheese is melted. Garnish with tarragon.
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