Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients

• 2 (675 g)  cooked lobsters

• 25 g butter
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 150 ml double cream
• 300 ml fish stock
• salt
• half a teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 50 g grated parmesan cheese
• 50 g fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the lobsters in half length ways with a sharp knife and remove stomach sac and intestinal vein.

2. 2

   Remove the flesh from the body and legs and chop into 12 mm pieces.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a saucepan and when frothy, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Gradually add the cream and stock, stirring constantly over gentle heat until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the lobster flesh, Half of the Parmesan, salt, paprika and cayenne and simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Remove the heat.

6. 6

   Preheat the grill. Wash and dry the lobster shells, place on the grill pan then fill with the lobster with flesh and sauce.

7. 7

   Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan , sprinkle over top of the lobster halves and grill for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.