Description
Cozy Lobster Pot Pie is a luxurious, comforting dish that celebrates rich flavors and tender textures, ideal for special occasions or luxurious weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
2 Carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 cups Whole Milk, warmed
2 cups Lobster Broth or high-quality Vegetable Broth
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1 pound Cooked Lobster Meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
1 (14-ounce) package Puff Pastry, thawed
1 large Egg, beate
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or four individual ramekins
- Step 2: Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery for about 8-10 minutes until softened
- Step 3: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux
- Step 4: Gradually whisk in warmed milk and lobster broth, cooking until thickened to a smooth consistency
- Step 5: Stir in thyme, white pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed
- Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in lobster meat and peas
- Step 7: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish
- Step 8: Roll out puff pastry and cut to fit over the dish. Cut slits for steam
- Step 9: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly
- Step 10: Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use high-quality lobster for the best flavor.
Warm milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
Cut slits in the pastry to let steam escape and avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg