Golden Seafood Lobster Puff Pastry Cups
Golden Seafood Lobster Puff Pastry Cups
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Cups
- 1 puff pastry sheet, 10-ounce package, thawed according to package directions
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
For the Creamy Lobster Filling
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or knife, cut out 12 circles (you may need to re-roll scraps once). Gently press each pastry circle into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming a cup shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Spoon approximately 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the creamy lobster filling into each puff pastry cup.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Lightly brush the edges of the puff pastry cups with the egg wash. This will help them achieve a golden, glossy finish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the puff pastry cups from the muffin tin. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Golden Seafood Lobster Puff Pastry Cups
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Cups
- 1 puff pastry sheet, 10-ounce package, thawed according to package directions
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
For the Creamy Lobster Filling
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or knife, cut out 12 circles (you may need to re-roll scraps once). Gently press each pastry circle into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming a cup shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Spoon approximately 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the creamy lobster filling into each puff pastry cup.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Lightly brush the edges of the puff pastry cups with the egg wash. This will help them achieve a golden, glossy finish. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the filling is bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the puff pastry cups from the muffin tin. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min