Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Pepperidge Farm frzn puff & pastry shells, baked, tops off
  • 1 pkg. Knorr white sauce mix
  • 1/2 - 1 pound lobster meat, tails, cleaned & cut into chunks
  • 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 3/4 c. half and half, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 c. dry sherry
  • Dash of Tabasco sauce

Method

  • Prepare white sauce mix using half and half, sherry, dry mustard and Tabasco according to package directions.
  • Saute/fry mushrooms and lobster meat in butter till just warmed through.
  • Combine mushroom/lobster mix with white sauce and let sit covered 1 hour at least.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pastry shells according to package directions.
  • Remove tops and fill with lobster mix.
  • Serve with pastry top over lobster.
  • Lobster "Thermidor" may also be served over thick sliced toasted and buttered Italian bread slices.
  • Serves 4-6.