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Ultimate Lobster Pot Pie

Rich and creamy lobster pot pie with a golden puff pastry crust, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups cooked lobster meat chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup seafood stock
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
Crust
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Ovenproof dish
  • Mixing spoon
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in heavy cream and seafood stock. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Fold in lobster meat and peas, gently combining without overcooking.
  6. Pour filling into greased ovenproof dish.
  7. Cover with puff pastry, trim edges, cut slits, and brush with beaten egg.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a little smoked paprika on top before baking.