Best Lobster Shepherds Pies Recipes

LOBSTER SHEPHERD'S PIES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover potatoes with water by 2 inches in a medium stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash potatoes or pass through a ricer. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter, the milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in yolks. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and let simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in lobster and dill, and divide among four 10-ounce baking dishes. Top each with 3/4 cup potato mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border, and a butter pat. Garnish with dill sprigs. Bake on a baking sheet until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Cook's Notes This recipe can be doubled, but be sure to add three extra lobsters when you make the lobster stock and meat.

LOBSTER SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Steam lobsters until slightly underdone, about 9 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil until soft, drain and pass through a ricer. Set aside.
• Shell the cooled lobster meat, cut into large chunks and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute 1 minute. Add the leeks and carrots and saute 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes more. Add the wine and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and the peas and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining butter and half-and-half and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in the remaining salt and pepper. Stir the lobster into the vegetable mixture. Spoon the lobster mixture into a large, shallow oval casserole. Spread the potatoes over the top. Bake until heated through, about 25 minutes. Garnish with chives. Serve hot.