Luxury Seafood Pastry (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound cooked lobster chunks, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup whipping cream
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2 tablespoons plain butter
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 cup frozen sweet peas
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1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon regular flour
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon squeeze
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Salt and pepper as needed
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1 sheet puff pastry or regular pie crust
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1 egg for brushing
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it warm up.
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Drop butter into a big pan over medium heat. Toss in onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until they're soft, about 5-7 minutes.
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Sprinkle flour over veggies and stir for a minute. Slowly pour in cream while stirring until everything's smooth and thick.
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Gently stir in your lobster chunks, peas, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Take off heat and cool it down a bit.
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Dust some flour on your counter and roll the pastry until it fits your dish. Push it down gently.
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Dump the lobster mix into your dish and spread it around evenly.
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Lay the dough on top of your filling and pinch the edges closed. Cut some small holes to let steam out and brush with beaten egg for shine.
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Stick it in your hot oven for 25-30 minutes until the top turns a nice golden color.
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Pull it out and wait about 10 minutes before you dive in.
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Cut your warm Lobster Pot Pie into portions and enjoy.