{"id":1300,"date":"2025-12-15T00:35:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1300"},"modified":"2025-12-15T00:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:35:12","slug":"my-moms-3-ingredient-lobster-pie-is-the-holiday-recipe-ill-never-stop-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1300","title":{"rendered":"My Mom\u2019s 3-Ingredient Lobster Pie Is the Holiday Recipe I\u2019ll Never Stop Making"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> We all have those holiday dishes that become a must-have staple on the dinner table. They\u2019re made only for special occasions, spark nostalgia, and get the taste buds revved and ready for a delicious holiday meal. My mom\u2019s three-ingredient Lobster Pie is a Christmas dish that we look forward to all year long. It\u2019s absolutely mouth watering, can be assembled ahead of time, which is a bonus if you\u2019re busy preparing to host, and is just as delicious the next day with a plate of leftovers.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-a-non-negotiable-tradition\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> A Non-Negotiable Tradition <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> The name \u201cLobster Pie\u201d may sound fancy or complicated, but my mom\u2019s recipe is incredibly simple to prepare. All you need is steamed lobster meat, Ritz crackers, and a whole lot of butter. There is no fancy pie crust preparation or breaking down of lobsters here. My mom saves a great deal of work and time by ordering sweet, plump lobster meat that has already been cooked and extracted. The crackers serve as the \u201ccrust,\u201d and provide a fun opportunity for getting kids involved in the cooking process. They are placed in a large bowl or resealable bag, and then roughly crushed by hand before being tossed with the lobster meat. Melted butter brings it all together before baking until bubbly, and then gathering around the table to devour.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-how-to-make-moms-lobster-pie\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How To Make Mom\u2019s Lobster Pie <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> <strong>Ingredients<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>2 pounds cooked and extracted lobster meat (see tips above)<\/li>\n<li>1 sleeve Ritz crackers or butter crackers, hand crushed<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup salted butter, melted and divided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Directions<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ol id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Place the lobster meat in a 9&#215;13 baking dish.<\/li>\n<li>Place the crushed crackers and all but two tablespoons of the butter in a large bowl. Combine by hand until a buttery, crunchy mixture forms. Top the lobster meat with the mixture. Mix some of the cracker mixture into the dish, but leave the majority on top.<\/li>\n<li>Bake tented with foil for 20 minutes, gently stirring halfway throughout, until the corners are bubbling. Uncover and drizzle with remaining butter. Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes. Serve warm directly from the baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-tips-for-perfecting-this-recipe\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tips For Perfecting This Recipe <\/span> <\/h2>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Lobster meat matters<\/strong>. My mom uses meaty lobster claws, knuckles, and tails for this recipe. These parts are juicy, flavorful, and tender, and the sweetness combines beautifully with the nutty, buttery, and salty flavors of the crackers and butter. For the most delicious results, stick to these three parts of the lobster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure the lobster meat is dry<\/strong>. Whether you wash your lobster meat or not, lobster meat tends to be wet. In order for the cracker mixture to become crunchy and golden while baking, the lobster meat must be dry. Take a couple of minutes to pat down the meat with paper towels before assembling this dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter is fine, too. <\/strong>My mom uses salted butter for this recipe, and no one ever finds it overly salty. However, if you\u2019re concerned about how salty your final result will be, use unsalted butter instead. If desired, you can taste as you go and add kosher salt to the dish before baking, but this will give you more control over your cooking process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all have those holiday dishes that become a must-have staple on the dinner table. They\u2019re made only for special occasions, spark nostalgia, and get the taste buds revved and ready for a delicious holiday meal. 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