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Title: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Cyber Liberty on September 23, 2018, 04:24:43 pm
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=nqO-NgaF2t8#)

H/T to @DCPatriot
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: DCPatriot on September 23, 2018, 04:57:43 pm
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=nqO-NgaF2t8#)

H/T to @DCPatriot

 :beer:

You can get packages of four(4) tails for less than $40 at Wegman's   :laugh:

Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Cyber Liberty on September 23, 2018, 05:00:48 pm
:beer:

You can get packages of four(4) tails for less than $40 at Wegman's   :laugh:

Kroger, too.  It's really not that expensive a dish for a dinner party.  888high58888
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on September 23, 2018, 05:21:26 pm
I don't think I've ever had lobster thermidor.  Looks very good.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on September 23, 2018, 05:43:26 pm
I don't think I've ever had lobster thermidor.  Looks very good.

It is  @Sanguine   A real treat.  happy77
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on September 23, 2018, 05:44:41 pm
It is  @Sanguine   A real treat.  happy77

And, look at this:  https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html (https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html)

Crab thermidor!
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Right_in_Virginia on September 23, 2018, 05:52:48 pm
And, look at this:  https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html (https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html)

Crab thermidor!

This looks great, too. 

One of the reasons I love the thermidor route is:  there's no work.  There's no bib, no cracking, no peeling, no finding surprises .... it's all prepped, seasoned, cooked and placed in front of me ready to go .... And the flavors are wonderful! 

Okay, now I'm hungry!   :laugh:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: LadyLiberty on September 23, 2018, 06:06:22 pm
Yum!  Thanks for posting, hubby's birthday is in a couple of weeks and I now know what he's getting for dinner.  I also bought him a Bloody Mary Man Crate gift wrapped in duct tape, which should be fun.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: 240B on September 23, 2018, 06:29:51 pm
Not to be a wet blanket, but you all do realize that shrimp and lobster are just aquatic roaches. Right?
Not that there's anything wrong with that. If you are good with that, then I am too.
 888mouth
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: DCPatriot on September 23, 2018, 06:42:18 pm
I don't think I've ever had lobster thermidor.  Looks very good.

I'm a bit perplexed because I could swear there are finely diced red bell pepper in the mixture too.

I would increase the sauce recipe ingredients 50% because it's too easy to end up with too little.

Also, remember how many lobster pieces go back to each tail....no damned taste tests by the chef(s).   :police:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Cyber Liberty on September 23, 2018, 07:20:38 pm
I'm a bit perplexed because I could swear there are finely diced red bell pepper in the mixture too.

I would increase the sauce recipe ingredients 50% because it's too easy to end up with too little.

Also, remember how many lobster pieces go back to each tail....no damned taste tests by the chef(s).   :police:
Simple solution:  Make an extra tail.   :smokin:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: DCPatriot on September 23, 2018, 07:27:21 pm
Simple solution:  Make an extra tail.   :smokin:

They come in packages of FOUR (4)!!

What you're suggesting is pure selfish Socialism.   We all gotta give up a couple of pieces off the top for the chef?

Wait...it's actually capitalism on the part of the host.   It's the fee to ensure a perfect dish/presentation.    :police:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Cyber Liberty on September 23, 2018, 07:32:47 pm
They come in packages of FOUR (4)!!

What you're suggesting is pure selfish Socialism.   We all gotta give up a couple of pieces off the top for the chef?

Wait...it's actually capitalism on the part of the host.   It's the fee to ensure a perfect dish/presentation.    :police:

It's a perfect solution if you have an odd number of guests.  Besides, there is such a thing as "Chef's Prerogative."   :whistle:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on September 23, 2018, 07:35:28 pm
I frequently have odd guests.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: DCPatriot on September 23, 2018, 07:47:09 pm
I frequently have odd guests.

 :laugh:

Makings for a more unique conversation, IMO. 
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: 240B on September 23, 2018, 07:51:01 pm
Tonight (in about 4-5 hours) is marinaded chicken marsala, but I am prepared to pretend it is lobster.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on September 23, 2018, 07:55:55 pm
:laugh:

Makings for a more unique conversation, IMO.

Always.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: DCPatriot on September 23, 2018, 08:03:04 pm
Tonight (in about 4-5 hours) is marinaded chicken marsala, but I am prepared to pretend it is lobster.

LOL!  Excellent!

And it was that exact sauce...marsala, that I always end up with too damned little of. 

Somehow I cook off too much.

But I've got a commercial gas range now and I can actually 'see' the flame...for better control, etc..
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: 240B on September 23, 2018, 10:20:15 pm
LOL!  Excellent!

And it was that exact sauce...marsala, that I always end up with too damned little of. 

Somehow I cook off too much.

But I've got a commercial gas range now and I can actually 'see' the flame...for better control, etc..

I saw what you were talking about. I drained the sauce into a bowl before the chicken was finished cooking. You are actually cooking two things, the sauce and the chicken. They don't necessarily cook at the same speed.

When the chicken was done according to the thermometer I plated the chicken and mashed potatoes and poured the sauce all over all of it. Add a few white asparagus sprouts and a crescent roll, and I actually got orgasmic from the flavors. It tasted so good, I almost cried. Damn! That was a good freakin meal. $50 in any restaurant. I really should be a cook downtown.

The only problem with cooking and eating so well is, I am gaining weight. But I can't help it, and it is sort of worth it in a way. I'll lose weight later.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: LadyLiberty on October 08, 2018, 11:25:23 pm
Made it last night and it was excellent!  Only difference was that I added 1/2 tsp Colman's English mustard (because thermidor is supposed to have some mustard in it) and instead of fish stock I used Better Than Bullion lobster base.  I couldn't find any tails here that were 8 oz, so I had a couple shipped from Maine.  The recipe says 1/4 cup heavy cream but in the video she says "about a half cup," so I split the difference.  I also added a bit of panko before broiling.  (http://i66.tinypic.com/33m3f5e.jpg)
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on October 08, 2018, 11:58:08 pm
Made it last night and it was excellent!  Only difference was that I added 1/2 tsp Colman's English mustard (because thermidor is supposed to have some mustard in it) and instead of fish stock I used Better Than Bullion lobster base.  I couldn't find any tails here that were 8 oz, so I had a couple shipped from Maine.  The recipe says 1/4 cup heavy cream but in the video she says "about a half cup," so I split the difference.  I also added a bit of panko before broiling.  (http://i66.tinypic.com/33m3f5e.jpg)

That looks fantastic! 
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:15:40 am
And, look at this:  https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html (https://www.cooks.com/recipe/yr5zd09j/crab-thermidor.html)

Crab thermidor!

One of my cookbooks has a similar recipe as a side dish that instead of crab uses green beans and slivered almonds.  It is delicious.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Frank Cannon on October 09, 2018, 12:20:10 am
Why the hell are all of you fools ruining a good lobster tail with this bullshit? You just need a lobster tail and melted butter. You want to live it up, brown the butter. That is all.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:26:29 am
Why the hell are all of you fools ruining a good lobster tail with this bullshit? You just need a lobster tail and melted butter. You want to live it up, brown the butter. That is all.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on October 09, 2018, 12:29:27 am
One of my cookbooks has a similar recipe as a side dish that instead of crab uses green beans and slivered almonds.  It is delicious.

Green beans?  What on earth are you talking about?
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Frank Cannon on October 09, 2018, 12:31:07 am
Green beans?  What on earth are you talking about?

It was a typo. She was talking about green bags....

(https://cdllife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Truck-Stop-Fight-Over-Bag-Of-Pot.jpg)
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:32:14 am
Green beans?  What on earth are you talking about?
um, green beans.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:33:10 am
Green beans?  What on earth are you talking about?

 reminds me of a song i heard recently
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: roamer_1 on October 09, 2018, 12:35:54 am
um, green beans.

Yeah, i have that recipe... Except it's just green beans and mushroom soup... and instead of chopped almonds, you use them crunchy little onion thingys on top...
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:37:14 am
Yeah, i have that recipe... Except it's just green beans and mushroom soup... and instead of chopped almonds, you use them crunchy little onion thingys on top...

No, that's nasty, disgusting slop.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: roamer_1 on October 09, 2018, 12:39:55 am
No, that's nasty, disgusting slop.

Well yeah, but I'm a guy. I live on nasty disgusting slop.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on October 09, 2018, 12:42:54 am
reminds me of a song i heard recently

David Bowie or Frank Zappa?
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:48:10 am
David Bowie or Frank Zappa?

Dunno, all those old hippies look and sound alike.
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: Sanguine on October 09, 2018, 12:56:28 am
Dunno, all those old hippies look and sound alike.

Oooooh.  You are working that tee-shirt!    :tongue2:
Title: Re: Lobster Thermidor - Dinner Party favorite
Post by: RoosGirl on October 09, 2018, 12:57:35 am
Oooooh.  You are working that tee-shirt!    :tongue2:

LOL