"From The Field" Lobster And Crab Pot Pie

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   In heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat.

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   Add the mushrooms and cook until wilted and golden brown. Stir often.

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   Add shallots and cook until softened (about 1 minute).

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   Add Cognac and cook until it is almost completely evaporated.

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   Sprinkle flour over mixture, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.

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   Add the shrimp stock and milk. Whisk until smooth. Cook until mixture is thickened.

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   Add heavy cream, peas, salt, nutmeg, cayenne, and thyme. Cook for 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Set aside until cooled.

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    While mixture is cooking, cut the lobster into bite sized pieces.

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    Add lobster, crab, chives, and tarragon to mixture.

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    Place in small (single serving) baking dish and set aside.

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    On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.

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    Cut pastry, leaving enough room for 3/4 lip around baking dish.

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    Pinch pastry around edges of baking dish, sealing it.

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    Mix egg yolk and water.

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    Brush egg mixture on top of the pastry.

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    Cut one small slit in center of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

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    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and contents are bubbling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.