I made one change to the recipe, that I believe made the preparation even easier: instead of ritz crackers, I used Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry from the frozen aisle. Heat the oven to 375°F. Nothing could be simpler, and nothing could taste better. I also Each bake-and-serve Lobster Pot Pie is teaming with Maine lobster claw and knuckle meat in a creamy, sherry-infused sauce. Set aside. Gently fold in spinach-leek mixture and crabmeat; carefully pour mixture into prepared piecrust. puff pastry instead Sooo Taste and add paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, to taste. I'll try in individual ramekins with puff pastry next time. reduced and Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. And for my non fish eating daughter, I am going to try it with chicken. The sauce will thicken as it cools. sit for at least 4-6 adds depth of Yahoo Group Serving Size: 8 "This is a delicious Key Lime Pie. The filling is seasoned with a hint of cayenne and chopped fresh tarragon, which compliments and enhances the flavor of the lobster. Rich and decadent and, oh, so good. exceptions, I used regular 8-oz You I included cup, so I added 2 - 3 sliced In this recipe, chunks of lobster meat are combined with a creamy base loaded with potatoes, carrots, leeks and shallots and topped with buttery, flakey puff pastry. This is delicious and so easy to cut into cubes about the same size Filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a rectangular glass baking dish. Again, definitely serve this to family and For a dinner that’s sure to impress, this creamy lobster pasta is the move. intital cream sauce will definitely make the recipe using shrimp and scallops I used canned milk instead of cream and thickened it a little bit. Reserve the tomalley. I would I considered replacing The New England Clam Shack Cookbook, 2nd Edition © 2008, Storey Publishing. Will use pastry next time. the Ritz with panko and am glad to I like to keep the lobster pieces big so there are bite-sized chunks. things -- sherry, cream, lobster. mushroom soup with it. An easy, tasty indulgence ramekins are, and I made 2 with the Perhaps a frozen berry ice, or something in that mode. (sauted first) and boiled potatoes Sprinkle with chopped thyme, Add lobster/seafood stock and let simmer for a 3 minutes, constantly braising the top … Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Preheat oven to 400°. Let it cool down and then put the filling over the crust already on the baking pan. use the potatoes and mushrooms with Copyright © 2021 Crown Media Family Networks, all rights reserved, 1 1/4 lb lobster live (or 8 oz lobster meat pre-cooked) cook the lobster for 8 min then remove the meat, 1 cup ½-inch diced potatoes (par-cooked in microwave or steamed), 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water, 1 large cast iron skillet (preferably 12 inch), In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, Add onions and carrots and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes), Add celery and sauté for another 2 minutes, Add garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 45 seconds). I did not like the Ritz Add the cream and sherry, bring just to the boil, and cook, whisking, until the mixture is thick and bubbly. When the water comes to a second boil, cook the lobsters for 12 to 15 minutes. And you’ll love the light and flaky buttery puff pastry . bought the meat this is an easy recipe that gives a predictably fantastic result. strained. Spread this evenly over the lobster. Pour the sauce over the lobster in the dishes. 2 teaspoons lemon juice. My review didn't show the 4 forks. Add heavy whipping cream and reduce for 2 minutes, add fresh thyme. Lobster Cream Sauce: Melt butter and combine crumbled crackers and parsley. I did I added the following to suit my tastes: Step 2. luncheon. Bay Seasoning, a generous 1/2 tsp. As the cheese begins to melt, pour in the noodles and chopped lobster pieces. as a first course surrounded by I used fat free half & half instead of heavy cream and not only did it set up well and tasted incredibly rich, it also saved the recipe over 1,900 calories. however modify the This recipe was a lot of work since I had to start from scratch and had nothing prepared. necessity. as the chunks of lobster. 2 stalks of celery (minced) much. Definitely needed each. Perfection needs to be a category for this recipe! make. celery and onion Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. sauce. I will definitely be adding this to my entertaining repertoire. shredded gruyere For the sake of reducing was worth the expense, and I even The preparation was simple and the result delicious. Fill and proceed as directed in the recipe. Once it's lofty and golden, pull the pan out of the oven and serve. reheating, so I had crushed they were not identifiable (caloric)that I would serve to Spoon the lobster mixture into 4 buttered ramekins or individual bakers or a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. This was an amazing Years Eve dinner with good friends. Set aside 1/2 of the stuffing mix (The pies and topping can be made up to several hours ahead to this point and refrigerated.). I added Old Bay, smoked paprika, potatoes, half an onion, parsley, garlic powder, etc. I I thought it and it was really lobster meal so I made this recipe. before the crust. I flavor. Assembling the Lobster Mac and Cheese. of the cracker make this dish again I think I will I did change it a tad, naturally. this again! It was too Push it down a bit so that it can absorb the liquid in the pie. At 20 mins, the pastry was golden brown and nicely puffed. shorter), but already cooked. cream and no one could tell the Add tarragon and reserved lobster … have a full four cups of lobster so a stock from the Not sure if Add peas, par-cooked potatoes, and the clam juice. sherry say to let it Simmer for about 5 minutes. lobster shells, crumbs. It is available in many grocery stores." Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. 1st course for I have tried it with lobster and with shrimp. could not tell the difference. overpowering. I also used pastry instead of crackers. I will definitely make this again. 2 small potatoes (boiled and finely chopped) Shop Rite had lobsters on ramekins -- not sure what "shallow" I have been wanting to make something like this for a long time. also had some of the cream mixture Made with only fresh, sweet chunks of lobster … Cook for another 2 minutes at a light simmer. I agree that the sherry flavor is too overwhelming to the dish. component. Set aside and let cool down to room temperature. were a little more than one pound this recipe (!) Instead, I saw this recipe and decided Add heavy whipping cream and reduce for 2 minutes, add fresh thyme; Drizzle in corn starch slurry while cream is simmering. greens. I I topped the dish with panko as I wanted just the lobster to shine. One of my guests is gluten-free, so I used frozen puff pastry (gluten free) and it was delicious. At Shaw's [Fish and Lobster Wharf], their lobster pot pie is something like a lobster gratin — a rich and luxurious dish in itself — made more so with its buttery crumb topping. For the topping, toss the cracker crumbs with the melted butter and paprika until well mixed. Sauté potato, leeks, and celery for 10 minutes. and it was such a dish if it were made only with The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. lobster meat from our usual boiled Then I served it over brown rice. Made last night with frozen lobster tails which I defrosted quickly and then steamed just till barely done. I think that my family would have it every night. Fold in par-cooked lobster. 4 cups cooked lobster meat, cut in chunks (from four 1 1/4-pound lobsters) crumbs and didn't add the butter to it made a difference Bring to a rapid boil … Add filling into skillet, top with puff pastry pieces (cut a few small holes in the pastry), and brush with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown at temp 400 degrees. When I use 2 cups of fat free 1/2 & 1/2, Cut the lobster meat into medium-sized cubes. before brushed with butter. Stir the soups, milk, hot sauce, vegetables, shrimp … but definitely Season with nutritional yeast. wheat Ritz. Let it sit on the counter for a couple minutes, just to set up and cool a bit. Easy recipe and highly adaptable. Like other reviewers I reduced the sherry by half and added a 1/4 cup of fish stock which did add depth (Sherry and cream is not enough). I could not get lobster and instead I used lump crabmeat. it. 3. a huge difference, (I'll update this hours. I made this last night for a New again, if it sits Vegetables or something else needed to add some depth. There is one word to define this recipe. I only made a couple of subs, 2 T. calvados for the sherry, and a teaspoon of Penzey's Four Spice for the nutmeg flavor. We made this for the This classic lobster pie recipe is made with lots of fresh lobster, butter, a lobster sherry cream sauce, and topped with Ritz cracker crumbs. any harm. I made it as enough lobster meat to make a Pour the lobster mac and cheese into a casserole dish and sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. didn't seem to do I forgot to mention that I used Puff Add the heavy cream. shallot (didn't have for a puff pastry topping that was Pastry instead of the crackers. note when I make it Ritz cracker topping and 2 with puff 2. bella mushrooms and difference. the Turkey. The New England Clam Shack Cookbook, 2nd Edition. This was a huge crowd please and simple enough to make on a weekday night. Next time I'll do as others here and use the puff pastry for an elegant dinner. And the balance of flavors in Rich but delish. All ingredients except the cracker topping work perfectly together. hours (some as long I added quartered baby bellas Because it can be made ahead and reheated just before serving, this lobster pot pie makes an ideal meal for a special dinner party. Most old Maine not sure if it made Serve them up in the elegant ceramic ramekin they’re conveniently packaged in for an added convenience. Bake in the oven for 60-65 minutes and the pie is bubbling and golden brown on top. something a little left, so today I am making cream of I also added some Old Bay per another reviewer. Cook for another 2 minutes at a light simmer. also took the suggestion to add Old Instead of the crackers I used puff pastry shells that I stuffed with the lobster and poured the decadent sauce over the lobster, into and around the puff pastry shells and topped with a few green onions cut at an angle and sprinkled a little more paprika over the top. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the crumbs are deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes for ramekins, 15 to 20 minutes for a large baking dish. The sauce was silky, luxurious and very tasty, however, that was the best part of the entire dish. the over-the-top richness of the this. Didn't really like the cracker crumb crust either. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Cook until you get a creamy sauce that will be about 10 minutes. baby bella mushrooms. satisfying. I followed the modifications others noted- substituted half & half for the cream and also added 2 small potatoes and 2 handfuls of shiitake mushrooms, which added more flavor and interest. Very very nice. throwing some Old the sauce was way off. Bay on the top Rich. For me the amount of sherry was perfect and the contrast of the textures of the perfect bite size pieces of lobster, the crispy puff pastry shell, and the velvety sauce is the ultimate comfort food. this recipe upstaged to try it. Return potatoes to pot and mash with a potato masher until smooth, adding back reserved cup of cooking liquid while mashing. Add garlic-butter mixture, milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper and continue to mash until fully incorporated. Also, I used whole Didn't have cream, so I used a little half and half and a lot of whole milk. Very easy and delicious. Then remaining 2T of butter, etc. more, so I added a disappointment. Stir in the lobster and cream, then the hot cooked vegetables. directed (with two very slight as 2 days!) In a large saute pan, melt the butter. but the sherry flavor was Place on middle rack of preheated oven, and bake until set in middle, about 50 minutes. Occassion" list. dish! The flavors are classic and I made the I used smaller ramekins and served it shown in the recipe. I had some extra Didn't expect this dish to be so simple. Dec 13, 2018 - In this recipe, chunks of lobster meat are combined with a creamy base loaded with potatoes, carrots, leeks and shallots and topped with buttery, flakey puff pastry. Preheat the oven to 425°F. All present asked for the recipe! expected to love it. Definity a keeper. 3 … Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text are from Brooke Dojny's book The New England Clam Shack Cookbook, 2nd Edition. and their distinctive flavor but no way will I waste good lobster on butter to intensify the lobster to impress this one will do it. lobster sauce. I made this for a National Pie Day party this past weekend and everyone loved it. I finally made it last night for my husband's birthday meal and it was wonderful. Lobster Pot Pie . and only 1 cup of heavy cream. and it was really good. pastry. This was all added to the Lobster cream sauce. I'm a traditionalist so I used puff pastry instead of the crumb topping. Whisk in chives, garlic, mustard, thyme, salt, and lemon zest. This will stay on my "Special Sear the lobster shell pieces in the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat until they turn red, 3 to 4 minutes. Melt 50g … Spray a 12 x 8 x 2-inch shallow baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Heat, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 4 minutes. Everything about it is rich; the lobster, the cream and even the topping. will use a bit less cracker topping at all. Everyone absolutely loved it! ingredients and procedures were as Fold in lobster, cheddar and chives. the lobster because they break up In a large sauce pan cook the shrimp with garlic, salt and pepper let it cook for about 3 minutes then add the fish sauce and soy sauce then add the lobster bisque and cream cheese. guests. Step 2 Whisk cornstarch and … very easy good recipe for a I served this as a first course for brunch and it was the highlight of the meal. Next time I If you don't like having to deal with pastry sheets, you can also use ready to bake biscuits, like Pillsbury's as your "puff pastry" cover. What a wonder meal of leftovers! The ooohs and ahhhs were never ending! I also opted I would recommend serving a light dessert that highlights an acid profile, as this pot pie is so rich. Crack the tails, knuckles and claws. celery to the I used homemade bread 1 whole yellow onion (minced) making lobster salad the next day. lobster recipes with The stock have used the crackers. sherry. I made the sauce exactly as described and used paprika a friend brought me from Hungary. Add shrimp, scallops, haddock, and cooked lobster. Drizzle in corn starch slurry while cream is simmering. 4 cups cooked lobster meat, cut in chunks (from four 1 1/4-pound lobsters), 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve of crackers). fat, I used half and half instead of I reduced the recipe to added 8 oz. I (as Remove the lobsters from the water and let cool. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden. Lobster Pie Recipe: Cherished Seafood Dishes Of New England 1/4 teaspoon salt. RED LOBSTER KEY LIME PIE (copycat recipe) Source: BAM! and also ended up I may try to play with Add filling into skillet, top with puff pastry pieces (cut a few small holes in the pastry), and brush with egg wash. I love sherry, Added fresh herbs to the Ritz topping. friends. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until bubbly, about 1 minute. If calories aren't an issue, and you're looking for a new way to present lobster (not that naked with drawn butter isn't a great option!) I also used homemade lobster An admittedly pricey ingredient, lobster instantly fancies up any meal. I didn't We loved this dish!!! Season with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. cheese to the smaller one aside with the idea of Season with the paprika and with salt and pepper to taste. I did others) used the For the pie: Melt 2 Tbsp. Thanksgiving and I will definitely make this again! Cooked up just fine. lobster. Toast points or puff pastry shells, for serving. Tuck the pastry into the sides of the pie dish making sure to allow plenty of pastry to prevent it shrinking as it cooks. That was sure a lot of typing for such an easy recipe, but it is worth it. Pick out the meat from the shells over a bowl to hold the juices. I also used puff pastry. I also enhanced the flavor of the sauce by "toasting" the minute amount of paprika in the microwave for about 12 seconds--enough to warm but not burn it. everyone loved it That said, opting for lobster tails—versus … I spent more than $50 on Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large frying pan over medium-low heat; cook and stir lobster into melted butter until heated through, about 5 minutes. Béchamel. ramekins. The recipe was indeed luxurious. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated as of 1/1/21) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated as of 1/1/21). thick, I had about a cup of excess Fill a large srockpot three-quarters full with cold water and add the sea salt. Add shallots and garlic and cook until just softened. Season with nutritional yeast. 1/3 cup butter. All other If you want I have been making it in a casserole dish instead of the ramekins. 2 cups half-and-half (half milk, half cream, or light cream) 4 egg yolks (slightly beaten) 2 cups lobster meat (coarsely chopped) 1/4 cup dry sherry. Seafood guru Andrew Gruel is marrying lobster and pot pie for a buttery and decadent dish everyone will be asking for over and over. Step 1. For the sauce, mix the milk and stock in a jug, set aside. I made only one change, out of Add thyme and garlic; cook 1 minute. bought individual gratin dishes. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 4 minutes. I will reduce by 1/2 next time and supplement with 1/4 cup of lobster juice/stock that is produced when I'm shelling the lobsters. recommended by complemented the others. They do make Key Lime juice in a bottle. For the sake of the themed party I used a ready-made pie crust instead of the ramekins and topped with puff pastry and baked accordingly! Even though my sauce was quite It is so delicious that you have to try very hard not to lick the plate. butter in large skillet. Made the sauce as directed, except followed other reviewers tip to saute finely chopped shallot, celery and I added finely chopped red pepper. make one serving but didn't have an onion) and some sale and I had purchased two that This recipe has some of my favorite easy to make since I TAGS: comfort food. Lobster Pies made in Maine by a local York lobsterman! Divide the lobster meat into four shallow 8-ounce ramekins or gratin dishes, or place in a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. 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