Hard
Australian
Balmain Bug Thermidor
Australian lobster-like crustacean in rich sauce
45
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
25 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
4.00 large
Balmain bugs
or substitute lobster tails
100.00 g
Butter
unsalted
2.00 tbsp
Plain flour
for roux
300.00 ml
Cream
heavy cream
2.00 pieces
Egg yolks
beaten
100.00 g
Parmesan cheese
grated
1.00 tsp
Mustard
Dijon mustard
100.00 ml
White wine
dry white wine
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Cook Balmain bugs in boiling water 8 minutes.
8 minutes
2
Remove meat from shells, reserve shells.
3
Make roux with butter and flour.
3 minutes
4
Add cream and wine gradually, whisk until smooth.
5 minutes
5
Stir in egg yolks, mustard, and half the cheese.
6
Fill shells with mixture, top with cheese, grill until golden.
5 minutes