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The Best Lobster Pot Pie Recipe (Easy with Puff Pastry)

Allie Hagerty
Try this New England-inspired Lobster Pot Pie with succulent lobster meat, tender vegetables, and a velvety sauce, all tucked beneath a golden puff pastry crust. It's a classic pot pie with a bit of a modern flair!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 779 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • baking dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lobster meat
  • 4 celery stalks diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • ½ cup peas
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped
  • 2 ½ teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups lobster stock
  • 3 tablespoons cream sherry
  • 1 red potato diced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 package of puff pastry
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion, celery, garlic, and potato. Sauté until softened.
  • Stir in flour until well combined, then gradually pour in lobster stock and cream sherry, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Add peas, tarragon, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  • Fold in cooked lobster meat and heavy cream, then transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  • Roll out puff pastry to fit the baking dish and place it over the filling. Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the indulgent flavors of lobster pot pie!

Notes

Handle the lobster meat gently - Lobster meat is delicate, so handle it gently to avoid breaking it apart. Add it to the filling towards the end of cooking to ensure it stays tender and juicy.
Thicken consistency carefully - When thickening the filling with flour, start with a small amount and adjust as needed. You want the filling to be creamy but not overly thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 2314mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1214IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 4mg
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