If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy lobster, consider making a lobster pot pie! This decadent and hearty dish is perfect for any occasion. It combines lobster’s rich, sweet flavor with savory vegetables and a flaky puff pastry topping, ensuring it impresses your family and friends.
Follow these ten simple steps to create your own lobster pot pie:
Step 1: Prepare Your Ramekins
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease 4 two-inch ramekins with butter or spray them with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the pies.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
Combine 1 cup of chopped Yukon gold potatoes, ½ cup of sliced carrots, and 3 cups of low-sodium seafood stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Strain the stock into one bowl and place the vegetables into another.
Step 3: Prepare the Lobster
In a large stock pot, melt 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 3 tablespoons of butter over high heat. Add 4 lobster tails (shells removed) and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly red and opaque. Remove the lobster tails and set them aside.
Step 4: Sauté Aromatics
In the same stock pot, add 1 diced sweet onion and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme. Stir to coat in the butter and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
Step 5: Create a Roux
Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, whisking continuously until the mixture turns golden and fragrant (about 4 minutes). Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
Step 6: Add the Liquids
Slowly pour in ¾ cup of dry sherry, cooking until it reduces by half. Stir in the reserved seafood stock, followed by the cooked vegetables, kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn, and 1 cup of cream. Simmer the mixture until it thickens slightly.
Step 7: Combine with Lobster
Chop the cooked lobster tails into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the simmering mixture. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 8: Assemble the Pies
Spoon the filling into the prepared ramekins. Cut puff pastry into squares that fit the tops of the ramekins, then brush the pastry with an egg wash made by beating an egg with water. Place the pastry squares over the filling.
Step 9: Bake
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
Step 10: Enjoy!
Let the lobster pot pies cool slightly before serving. Dig in and savor the creamy, flavorful filling paired with the buttery, flaky crust.
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