Easy Lobster Pie: How to Make Maine’s Comfort Classic at Home

There’s something special about ending the day with comfort food that feels like the coast.

An easy lobster pie, golden on top, creamy inside, brings the warmth of a Maine kitchen straight to your table. With buttery lobster, a touch of sherry, and a crisp crumb topping, this lobster pie is simple to make and impossible to forget.

What Is Lobster Pie and Why Does Maine Love It?

Lobster pie is a comfort dish of New England that is loved all around Maine. This pie is not basic with a crust but a creamy, tangy lobster bake coated with golden crumbs. This lobster was not always fancy, but a quick food for fishermen. On Sundays, they would bake the leftover meat, dip it into a random cream sauce, and coat it with crackers. Over time, the lobster pie came out from age-old tables to sober dining menus. But what stayed the same was lobster, cream, crumbs, and comfort in a whole different style.

It has a sweeter taste than lobster thermidor and is more delicate than a rich pot pie. Lobster pie is all about the meat, where knuckles and claws make up the core. With a dip of sherry-kissed silky sauce and a topping of butter crunch, these two make up the tastiest bite.

Which Ingredients Make the Best Easy Lobster Pie?

We do not need to hustle more, as most of the ingredients are in your kitchen.

• ½ pound lobster meat (knuckle and claw are best)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ cup light cream (or half-and-half)
• 2 Tbsp dry sherry
• ⅓ cup panko or crushed oyster crackers
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Sea salt, to taste

Shortcut Swaps:

• Short on cream, go for evaporated milk.
• Want to skip gluten? Use no gluten crumbs.
• If sherry is not the kind, some white wine will work.

Fresh enhances the taste, so avoid frozen meat. We at Get Maine Lobster give the Picked Tail and Claw Meat that is flash-frozen at peak freshness and ready to use.

Step-by-Step: How to Cook Lobster Pie in Under 30 Minutes

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

Step 2: Put two tablespoons of butter in a skillet to soften over medium heat. Then, bring in two tablespoons of flour and stir for 1 minute until the raw smell is gone.

Step 3: Whisk in the cream gradually and sherry, and put it on a low flame until it thickens (takes no more than 2 minutes).

Step 4: Now add the main ingredient- the lobster meat to the cooking, followed by parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 5: Split into buttered ramekins (or a small baking dish).

Step 6: Pour the leftover melted butter on them with the crumbs on top.

Step 7: Give a time of 12–15 minutes until it gets golden and bubbly.

Step 8: Let it be that way for 3 minutes, and then squeeze a little lemon juice on top, and dig in.

That's how it is finished with no roll of dough and no special pans. Just stir, bake, and enjoy.

Keep In Mind: 

• If the sauce is too thin, then steam it longer before adding the lobster. 
• Correct the pale crumbs by adding a little more butter or broiling for 1 minute.
• Does lobster feel too chewy? Don't bake for a long time next round.

Lobster Pie Nutrition Facts: Calories, Protein, and Pure Comfort

Lobster pie may taste like a heavy delicacy, but it’s lighter than it seems.

Macro snapshot per 6-oz portion: 

• 390 calories
• 26 g protein
• 22 g fat
• 19 g carbs

Plus, it’s loaded with B-12, zinc, and selenium that come from the lobster.

Where to Buy Maine Lobster for Pie and Get It Shipped Overnight

Great lobster pie starts with fresh, high-quality meat. Luckily, you don’t need to live in Maine to get the best catch. 

• Lobsters are caught, picked, and packed on the same day
• 8 oz is enough for two people
• Order by noon ET for next-day delivery
• Family bundles are available for crowd-sized pies

Order your lobster meat today and bake an easy lobster pie tomorrow.

Skip the hustle at the grocery store. At Get Maine Lobster, we ship directly from the docks to your door overnight.