Lobster Thermidor Dip

Lobster Thermidor Dip

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 Tbs. flour
  • 2 Tbs. dry sherry or brandy
  • 2 Tbs. dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbs. minced flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup heavy cream could use light cream
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 2 cups cooked fresh lobster meat cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté 1 minute, stirring to ensure even cooking. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Add the sherry (or brandy), the white wine and the chicken broth and simmer 4 minutes, whisking frequently.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, the parsley, the cream and the Dijon mustard and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the lobster meat and gently stir to coat with the sauce.
  • Pour the lobster mixture in a shallow, oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with the Gruyere cheese and place under broiler for 1 minute or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
  • Serve with crackers and crudités.
Keyword Seafood