Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Lobster Pot Pie, a comforting and decadent seafood dish that combines tender lobster meat in a creamy sauce, topped with flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Filling:
- 1 ½ pounds cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; cook until softened.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until sauce thickens.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate thyme, lemon juice, peas, and lobster. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Pour filling into ramekins or pie dish. Cover with puff pastry, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed cooked lobster meat for best flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Serve with a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
