Description
Lobster Pot Pie is a comforting, indulgent dish perfect for chilly evenings. Picture a flaky, buttery crust enveloping tender lobster meat in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh herbs. This recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also evokes warm memories of seaside gatherings and family feasts. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, this Lobster Pot Pie is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lobster meat
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add lobster meat, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper; taste for seasoning.
- Pour the filling into a greased pie dish lined with one sheet of puff pastry. Cover with another pastry layer and seal edges; cut slits for steam vents.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 105mg