Bahamian Lobster Thermidor

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab meat

Shrimp and crab provide similar flavors at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and is often less expensive.

Melt butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced green onions and sauté for another minute.

Add brandy carefully to avoid flames, about 1/4 cup.

Add chopped parsley and bruised thyme to the skillet and stir.

Add lemon zest and juice from half a lemon.

Fold in diced cooked lobster tails.

Transfer lobster mixture to a plate and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux, cooking until slightly colored.

Slowly whisk in 1.5 cups of chicken broth until combined and smooth.

Add heavy cream (not mentioned in the ingredients) to the sauce and stir until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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