Lobster Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Lobster Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1 1/2-pound lobsters; 6 large baking potatoes; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large shallots, peeled and minced; 4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, julienned; 1 1/2 cups finely diced carrots; 8 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and cut into large dice; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup frozen baby peas, defrosted; 5 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

5 1 1/2-pound lobsters
6 large baking potatoes
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large shallots, peeled and minced
4 large leeks, white and light green parts only, julienned
1 1/2 cups finely diced carrots
8 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and cut into large dice
1 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen baby peas, defrosted
5 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1
Steam lobsters until slightly underdone, about 9 minutes.
2
Let cool.
3
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4
Boil until soft, drain and pass through a ricer.
5
Set aside.
6
Shell the cooled lobster meat, cut into large chunks and set aside.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the shallots and saute 1 minute.
9
Add the leeks and carrots and saute 10 minutes.
10
Add the mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes more.
11
Add the wine and simmer 5 minutes.
12
Stir in the cream and the peas and simmer 5 minutes.
13
Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper and set aside.
14
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
15
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan over medium heat.
16
Add the remaining butter and half-and-half and stir until melted and smooth.
17
Stir in the remaining salt and pepper.
18
Stir the lobster into the vegetable mixture.
19
Spoon the lobster mixture into a large, shallow oval casserole.
20
Spread the potatoes over the top.
21
Bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
22
Garnish with chives.
23
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1 1/2-pound lobsters, 6 large baking potatoes, 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 large shallots, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Lobster Shepherd's Pie falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lobster Shepherd's Pie

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