Taste of Home
Puffy Lobster Turnovers
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 16 appetizers.
Tender bits of lobster are nestled in golden brown puff pastry for an easy, elegant appetizer. Get ready to hand out the recipe to party guests!—Benny Diaz, Azusa, California
Ingredients
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1 cup chopped fresh lobster meat
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
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1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 packages (17.3 ounces each) frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
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1.
In a small skillet, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until lobster is firm and opaque; set aside.
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2.
Unfold puff pastry. Using a 4-in. round cookie cutter, cut out four circles. Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastries. Spoon 1 tablespoon lobster mixture in the center of each circle. Brush edges with egg; fold dough over filling. Press edges to seal.
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3.
Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 167 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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