lobster thermidor

American  

Or lobster Thermidor

noun

1. a dish of cooked lobster meat placed back in the shell with a cream sauce, sprinkled with grated cheese and melted butter, and browned in the oven.

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lobster thermidor British  

/ ˈθɜːmɪˌdɔː /

noun

1. a dish of cooked lobster, replaced in its shell with a creamy cheese sauce

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Etymology

Origin of lobster thermidor

1930–35; allegedly named by Napoleon after the month it was first served to him; Thermidor

Example Sentences

They include lobster thermidor, meat patty and gnocchi, and fried chicken with waffles, roasted potatoes and grilled peaches.

From BBC

Wherever you settle feels like going back in time, a sense aided and abetted by servers in red vests and a menu that embraces such antiques as lobster thermidor.

From Washington Post

The menu includes steakhouse classics such as oysters Rockefeller, lobster thermidor and prime sirloin.

From Los Angeles Times

The meal included foie gras, lobster thermidor, Sendai tenderloin, cognac and cigars.

From Washington Post

Highlights include lobster thermidor and Cornish game hen coq au vin.

From Los Angeles Times