Traditional Lobster Pie
Ingredients
For the Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed butter crackers (such as ritz)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Fillings:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
Instructions
For the Toppings:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a small bowl, toss the cracker crumbs with the melted butter and cheese.
- Set aside.
For the Fillings:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the eggs and stir in the lobster meat.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish and sprinkle the topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
*photo by Chris Miller licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
