lobster thermidor

lobster thermidor
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.
[1930-35; allegedly named by Napoleon after the month it was first served to him; see THERMIDOR]

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