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Mini Lobster Pot Pies

Mini Lobster Pot Pies

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 65 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Seafood and Meat

    • 1 (5 ounce) lobster tail

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten

  • Vegetables

    • 1/4 cup diced celery
    • 🥕 1/4 cup diced carrot
    • 1/3 cup cubed Yukon Gold potatoes

  • Pantry Staples

    • 1 tbsp sherry
    • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
    • 🍅 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • 🧂 kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

STEPS

1

Cut lobster shell down the middle, crack it open, and pull out the meat. Cut the shell into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

2

Cut the meat into 1/2-inch pieces, removing any veins or shell fragments. Refrigerate until needed.

3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in saucepan. Add lobster shells and cook until red (3-4 minutes). Add sherry and clam juice; simmer gently (15-20 minutes). Strain broth to remove shells.

4

Rinse saucepan and melt remaining butter. Cook diced carrots, celery, paprika, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and cayenne for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in lobster broth and bring to simmer.

5

Add cubed potatoes and gently simmer 10-15 minutes until tender and liquid slightly reduced.

6

Cut 3.5-inch puff pastry circles, brush with egg wash, and refrigerate.

7

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheet with foil.

8

Stir lemon juice, cream, and tarragon into potato mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened slightly.

9

Stir reserved lobster meat into pot and remove from heat. Divide mixture between two ramekins, leaving 1/4-inch space to the rim.

10

Place puff pastry over ramekins, ensuring vents are cut through. Bake for 20 minutes until browned on top.

11

Let the mini pot pies rest for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

1025

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 68
    Carbs
  • 72
    Fats

💡 For maximum lobster flavor, simmer the lobster shells fully to create a rich broth.Using frozen puff pastry saves time, but ensure it's thawed before cutting.Serve with a crisp Caesar salad to complement the rich pot pies.