Description
A rich and creamy lobster pot pie with fresh vegetables and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pre-made pie crusts (or homemade if preferred)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in lobster meat, heavy cream, stock, peas, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Line a pie dish with one crust. Pour the lobster mixture into the crust.
- Cover with the second crust. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- You can substitute shrimp or crab if lobster is unavailable.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: lobster pot pie, seafood pie, creamy lobster dish