Best Lobster Pot Pie: A Rich and Creamy Delight
A luxurious and comforting seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat and fresh vegetables in a velvety cream sauce, all tucked under a golden, flaky puff pastry crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb lobster meat, chopped
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 cups lobster or seafood stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 egg (for egg wash)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter until soft.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in stock and simmer until thickened.
5. Fold in cream, lobster, peas, and thyme.
6. Pour mixture into ramekins or a baking dish.
7. Cover with puff pastry and brush with egg wash.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
Use high-quality puff pastry for the best rise.
Fresh or frozen lobster meat works perfectly.
Great for making ahead and baking just before serving.