How to Make Lobster Mornay Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes that exude elegance and luxury quite like lobster. And when it comes to preparing this prized crustacean, lobster mornay sauce is a true showstopper. This rich and creamy sauce is the perfect accompaniment for any lobster dish, adding a touch of indulgence to an already decadent meal.

Originating from French cuisine, mornay sauce is a classic cheese sauce made with Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. When paired with sweet and succulent lobster meat, the result is a dish...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 pound lobster meat, diced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir mushrooms in the butter until tender. Mix in lobster meat. Cook until opaque. Remove mushrooms and lobster from saucepan and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low. Place flour in pan. Cook and stir approximately 2 minutes, then stir in chicken broth, heavy cream and pepper. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Stir mushrooms, lobster and Parmesan cheese into the sauce mixture. Continue cooking 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 229mg
    • Sodium: 594mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 211mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 464mg