Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 lb fresh mushroom, sliced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 4 cups cooked lobster meat, in chunks
• salt
• black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°; butter a shallow 2 ½ to 3 quart casserole; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in mushrooms; stir about 5 minutes, until softened and most of the liquid evaporates; remove from heat.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add in flour; whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add in the half-and-half, whisking until the sauce is thickened and smooth.

6. 6

   Add in the sherry; cook 1 minute.

7. 7

   Remove from heat; add in the lobster; season with salt and pepper; stir until blended.

8. 8

   Transfer mixture to prepared casserole; sprinkle with cheese; bake 20 minutes, until lightly browned.