Description
Lobster Pot Pie is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a warm and inviting experience with every bite. This delightful dish features tender lobster meat enveloped in a creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s not just a meal; it’s an occasion that will leave everyone raving. Easy to prepare and customizable, this Lobster Pot Pie will become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lobster meat (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, lobster meat, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles to fit your ramekins or baking dish.
- Spoon the lobster filling into each dish and top with puff pastry circles, sealing the edges.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual pot pie (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg