Best 3 Grandmothers Lobster Pie Recipes
Immerse yourself in the realm of culinary nostalgia with our exploration of the classic "Grandmother's Lobster Pie" recipe. Delve into the heartwarming history of this comforting dish, passed down through generations, and discover the secrets to creating an unforgettable lobster pie that embodies the essence of home cooking.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRANDMA'S LEMON PIE
This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to Grandma's house on the farm and eating the best food ever. Her lemon pie is tops!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. , Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1 cup of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan stirring constantly. , Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lemon juice, vinegar and extract. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. , For meringue, combine water and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 2 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and salt on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating well on high. Immediately spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust, Bake at 350° until meringue is golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA'S STUFFED LOBSTER
This is my grandmother's recipe for stuffed coldwater lobster. It is far and away my favorite meal, and if you feel like splurging you will not be disappointed. Also, this same stuffing is excellent for fish. Serve with more melted butter for dipping.
Provided by Trey9123
Categories Seafood Shellfish Lobster
Time 56m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 6 minutes.
- Combine the cooked scallops and melted butter from the skillet, ground crackers, graham cracker crumbs, and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Mix well, adding additional melted butter if the stuffing is too dry.
- Bring 2 inches water to a boil in a large pot. Place lobsters in pot; steam until bright red, about 20 minutes.
- Lay cooked lobsters on the their backs on a work surface. Wear gloves and make an incision between the legs down to the tail using a heavy knife. Pry open the chest cavity and rinse out innards with warm water. Fill the chest cavity and tail with the stuffing until overflowing.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place stuffed lobsters on their back on a baking sheet.
- Bake under the broiler until stuffing has browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 86.1 g, Cholesterol 614.5 mg, Fat 66.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 145 g, SaturatedFat 34.5 g, Sodium 3320.1 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
GRANDMA'S GROUND BEEF PIE
My grandma when I was young would make this when we came over and it was a hit with the kids as well as everyone. I know your family will enjoy this wonderful recipe from my grandma
Provided by Kimberley Quinlan
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 1 Pie, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet on med heat cook first 5 ingredients till meat is no longer any pink.
- Add any seasoning of your choice.
- Drain off any fat.
- Press into a ungreased 9 inch pie plate
- Put the cheese on top.
- In a bowl combine eggs,Milk,and biscuit mix , Mix well.
- Pour over cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for 35 min or until knife or toothpick comes out clean.
- In addition you can pour gravy over this wonderful meat pie YUMMM.
Tips:
- For the best lobster pie, use fresh lobster meat. Frozen lobster can be used, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Make sure to cook the lobster meat properly. Overcooked lobster will be tough and chewy.
- Use a good quality white wine for the sauce. A dry Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio is a good choice.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in the pie. Leeks, carrots, and celery are all good choices.
- Top the pie with a flaky puff pastry crust. This will give the pie a golden brown crust and a delicious flavor.
Conclusion:
Grandmother's lobster pie is a classic seafood dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its rich, creamy sauce, tender lobster meat, and flaky puff pastry crust, this pie is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Grandmother's lobster pie a try.
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