What is lobster thermadore?

Question

What's a thermadore?

Answer 1

"Lobster Thermidor is a French dish consisting of a creamy, cheesy mixture of cooked lobster meat, egg yolks, and brandy or sherry, stuffed into a lobster shell, and optionally served with an oven-browned cheese crust."

Answer 2

Lobster in a wine sauce
Here is a receip;

whole lobster, about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
2 lemons, halved
1 onion, quartered
1 bouquet garni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
8 to 10 slices bacon
1 cup julienned onions
1/2 pound haricot vert, blanched
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley

Answer 3

Lobster Thermador
Lobster Thermador

4 servings
4 whole live Maine lobsters, about 1-1/2 Lb each
1/3 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 cup half and half
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 quartered lemon
4 sprigs parsley

Heat 3-4 gallons water to boil in a stockpot, over a high flame. Plunge lobsters
headfirst, into boiling water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from pot
and drain well. Remove claws and legs, leaving body intact. Remove flesh from
claws and legs, and set aside. Cut thin undershell from tail with shears and
gently remove flesh from tail shell. Cut flesh to large dice and combine with
flesh from claws. Wash shells well and drain. Heat butter in a saucepan. Whisk
in flour, salt and nutmeg. Heat and stir until bubbly. Whisk in half and half
and wine. Add lobster and stir to coat well. Remove from heat. Invert shells
onto a broiler pan and fill with lobster mixture. Top with grated cheddar
cheese. Place in broiler briefly to melt cheese and brown lightly. Remove to a
serving platter. Garnish with wedges and parsley