Description
Lobster Pot Pie is the epitome of comfort food, combining succulent lobster meat with a creamy filling and a flaky, golden crust. This dish warms the soul on chilly evenings, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners. With vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, every bite promises indulgence and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cooked lobster meat
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 sheets puff pastry (store-bought)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add lobster meat and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Stir in thyme, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and peas. Mix well.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting slits for steam escape.
- Pour lobster filling into a greased baking dish; cover with pastry and seal edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg