Description
Indulge in these delectable Lobster Thermidor Bites for a luxurious appetizer that will impress your guests. Creamy lobster filling encased in crisp phyllo shells or puff pastry cups, these bites are bursting with flavor and elegance.
Ingredients
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Lobster Filling:
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Assembly:
- 12 mini phyllo shells or puff pastry cups
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Lobster Filling: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté shallot and garlic. Stir in flour, then gradually add wine and cream. Add mustard, paprika, Parmesan, and lobster. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill the Shells: Spoon lobster mixture into phyllo shells/puff pastry cups.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Prepare ahead and bake before serving.
- Blind-bake puff pastry cups if using to maintain crispness.
- Crab meat can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
