New york times lobster thermidor

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Live lobsters, 1 1/2 lb ea
¾cupButter
1cupChopped mushrooms
Salt & fresh black pepper
½cupSoft bread crumbs
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
teaspoonMaggi seasoning
Tabasco sauce
4teaspoonsParsley, chopped
4teaspoonsPimento, chopped
¾cupSherry
¼cupCognac
2cupsHeavy cream
4Egg yolks
½cupParmesan cheese, grated
Paprika

Directions

1>. Cook and clean the lobsters. Twist off the claws, reserving the small claws for garnish. Remove meat from the bodies and cut into small pieces. Crack the large claws, remove meat and cube. Reserve the shells. 2>. Preheat oven to moderate (350 deg.F) 3>. Heat ½ cup of the butter, add the mushrooms and cook three minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 4>. Add the lobster meat, crumbs, seasonings, sheery, cognac, cream and egg yolks. Mix well. 5>. Fill the lobster shells with the mixture, sprinkle with cheese, dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle with paprika. 6>. Place in a shallow pan and bake fifteen minutes. Serve immediately.