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Lobster Pot Pie

Lobster Pot Pie: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Revival

Lobster Pot Pie is a delectable comfort food combining succulent lobster with a creamy filling, all in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Fresh Lobster Meat Use cooked lobster for convenience.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for lighter version.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Seafood Stock Homemade enhances taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be substituted.
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Leeks can work as an alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 cup Carrots (diced) Zucchini can also be used.
  • 1 cup Celery (diced) Other crunchy vegetables can replace it.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme (chopped) Dried thyme is a great substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice White vinegar as an alternative.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper White pepper for a milder flavor.
For the Crust
  • 2 each Pre-Made Pie Crusts Homemade crusts can add a personal touch.
  • 1 each Beaten Egg (for egg wash) Milk can be a suitable alternative.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add diced carrot and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stock, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold in lobster meat and peas, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Roll out one pie crust, fit it into a pie dish.
  8. Spoon filling into crust, cover with second crust, cut slits for steam.
  9. Brush the top crust with beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Stock should be warm before adding it to the mixture to avoid cooling the filling. Letting the pie rest helps it set properly.

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