Description
A delightful Lobster Pot Pie that combines rich flavors and creamy textures, perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, lobster meat, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Roll out puff pastry and fit it into a greased pie dish. Pour in the lobster filling and cover with pastry.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry.
- For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Other seafood like shrimp or crab can be used instead of lobster.
- Feel free to add vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lobster Pot Pie, Seafood, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe