Puff Pastry Lobster Thermidor Pie is a decadent dish that combines a savory lobster filling with a flaky buttery pastry shell. The filling is made from lobster, mushrooms, and garlic that is cooked in a creamy white sauce and seasoned with herbs and spices. The puff pastry is then filled with the lobster mixture and baked to perfection. The resulting dish is a savory and indulgent treat that is sure to please any seafood lover.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, stirring until lightly browned. Sprinkle with flour and stir until well combined.
- Add half-and-half and stir until thickened. Add tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Add lobster and stir until heated through.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Place lobster mixture in the center of the pastry and fold up the edges to form a pie with an open top. Brush pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!