Individual Baked Lobster Pie

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, creamy custard of tender lobster meat baked in a golden crust
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Individual Baked Lobster Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 450

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This elegant Individual Baked Lobster Pie transforms sweet, tender lobster meat into a luxurious, creamy custard dish. The filling is enriched with sherry and a velvety white sauce thickened with egg yolks, providing a sophisticated flavor profile that balances seafood sweetness with savory depth. Topped with a crunchy mixture of cracker meal, paprika, crushed potato chips, and Parmesan cheese, each bite offers a delightful contrast between the smooth interior and the crisp, golden topping. Perfect for special dinner parties or a decadent weekend meal, this recipe highlights the quality of the lobster while keeping preparation relatively straightforward.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the sherry to the melted butter and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  4. Add the cooked lobster meat to the sherry mixture and let it stand for a few minutes to infuse flavor. Drain the lobster, reserving the liquid.
  5. In the same saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  6. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbles form, creating a roux.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat.
  8. Slowly stir in the cream and the reserved liquid from the lobster, ensuring no lumps form.
  9. Return the saucepan to low heat and stir until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  10. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.
  11. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks very well.
  12. Temper the egg yolks by stirring in 4 tablespoons of the hot sauce, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  13. Stir the yolk mixture back into the remaining sauce in the saucepan.
  14. Place the saucepan over a double boiler (a bowl of hot water). Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the saucepan.
  15. Heat gently for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not let the water boil, or the sauce may curdle.
  16. Remove the sauce from heat.
  17. Fold the drained lobster meat into the creamy sauce.
  18. Pour the lobster mixture into a small, deep dish pie plate.
  19. In a small bowl, combine the cracker meal, paprika, finely crushed potato chips, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to create the topping.
  20. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the lobster pie.
  21. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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