Andrea’s Manx Lobster Thermidor
From the waters right in front of Chef Andrea’s Fisherman’s Cottage.
Andrea spent three years training in Catering and Confectionary before working as a
Chef in some of the most glamorous locations in the world eg. Bermuda, Monaco,
Switzerland, Mustique and the Isle of Man.
Her 35-year career has been exciting, demanding and varied, from In House Private
Chef for a Mayfair Fashion House, owning and operating her own Award Winning
Restaurant, to working as a Private Luxury Yacht Chef and Private Chef creating
beautiful and imaginative cuisine.
Manx Lobster Thermidor
Ingredients
• 1.5kg /3lb 5oz whole cooked lobster, cut in half lengthways, meat removed, shells
cleaned and reserved.
• 50g/1¾oz butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 125ml/4fl oz white wine
• 500ml/18fl oz fish stock
• 250ml/9fl oz double cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
• squeeze lemon juice
• 25g/1oz grated Parmesan
• 2 free-range egg yokes
• 25g/1oz fresh breadcrumbs
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
Place the lobster shells onto a large baking tray
and set aside.
Heat half of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Fry the
shallots for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Pour in the wine and bring the mixture to the boil. Simmer until the volume of liquid
has reduced by half, then add the stock and continue to simmer until reduced slightly.
Add the double cream and mustard and simmer again for 3-4 minutes, until slightly
thickened.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a separate frying pan over a medium heat.
Add the mushrooms and fry for 2-3 minutes, until just softened. Transfer to a bowl and
season well with salt and pepper.
When the sauce has reduced, add the lobster meat and stir through. Add the parsley,
lemon juice and half of the Parmesan and season again.
Whisk in the egg yolks and continue to cook the mixture over a low heat for 1-2
minutes, until just thickened.
Divide the lobster meat and sauce between the lobster shells, then sprinkle over the
breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan.
Grill the lobster Thermidor for 3-4 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and golden-brown.
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