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lobster pot pie

Traditional Lobster Pie

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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

For the Toppings:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the cracker crumbs with the melted butter and cheese.
  3. Set aside.
For the Fillings:
  1. 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.
  2. Gradually whisk in the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Whisk in the eggs and stir in the lobster meat.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish and sprinkle the topping evenly over it.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

*photo by Chris Miller licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0