Description
These Golden Lobster Puff Pastry Cups are flaky, buttery pastry shells filled with rich and creamy lobster filling — perfect for parties or special dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly and cut into small squares.
- Press each square gently into muffin tin cups to form pastry shells.
- Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool slightly.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in lobster, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan; cook until creamy.
- Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Spoon warm lobster mixture into baked pastry cups.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use.
- Don’t overfill the cups to prevent spillover.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
- Reheat gently in a warm oven to preserve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg