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Lobster Vol Au Vent Recipe

Lobster Vol Au Vent


  • Author: The Kilted Chef
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 lb lobster meat, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425
  2. Roll ut the puff pastry and cut in 4-6″ rounds, use a slightly slammer ring to score a circle in the middle of each round without cutting all the way through.
  3. Place the rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry has puffed and has no wet spots.
  4. Remove from the oven and use a spoon to gently compress the center making a well for the lobster.
  5. Melt 2 tbsp butter in frying pan, sauté the shallots until soft, add lobster meat, and fry until the lobster becomes bright red , add the remining 2 tbsp of butter.
  6. Add vinegar and cook until almost gone, finish with cream and chives, reduce until the sauce begins to thicken.
  7. Top the puffed with a generous portion of creamed lobster and micro greens.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Category: Entrees, Lobster, Recipes