Lobster Thermostat

Name: Lobster Thermostat
Ingredients: 2 (1/2 lb) lobster tail; 2 fluid ounces chicken broth; 2 fluid ounces heavy cream; 1/2 cup mild shredded cheese; 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 pinch white pepper; 3 tablespoons white wine

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 (1/2 lb) lobster tail
2 fluid ounces chicken broth
2 fluid ounces heavy cream
1/2 cup mild shredded cheese
4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 pinch white pepper
3 tablespoons white wine

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Thaw the lobster tails, remove the meat from the shells and cut into 1-inch medallions.
3

Steam the lobster until almost done.
4

Then mix with cheese and chives and place in a 16-ounce casserole dish.
5

Heat the chicken stock and cream in a small pot over medium heat.
6

Make a roux with melted butter and flour.
7

Add to the chicken stock and cream while stirring constantly.
8

Cook until the sauce is thick and creamy, add wine and white pepper.
9

Pour the sauce over the lobster and then bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until the lobster if fully cooked and cheese is melted.