Description
These Lobster Thermidor Bites are a delightful appetizer that combines tender lobster meat with a creamy, flavorful sauce, all nestled in crispy phyllo shells. Perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Lobster Filling:
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot (finely minced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Gruyère cheese (or Parmesan)
Assembly:
- 12 mini phyllo shells or puff pastry cups
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté shallot and garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in wine and cream. Stir in mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in lobster and cheese.
- Fill the shells: Spoon the filling into phyllo shells or pastry cups.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate.
- For added richness, consider a splash of brandy or cognac.
- Crab or shrimp can be substituted for lobster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
