Jersey Royal Potato and Lobster Shepherd's Pie

A luxurious twist on a classic shepherd's pie, featuring creamy Jersey Royal mashed potatoes and succulent local lobster.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

875 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

6 items

Cost

£12.45/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Jersey•British

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1.5kgJersey Royal Potatoes(Washed and scrubbed, but not peeled)

£7.50

150gJersey Butter(Divided into 100g and 50g)

£2.50

150mlJersey Milk(Full fat)

£0.40

To tasteSea Salt

£0.10

To tasteFreshly Ground Black Pepper

£0.10

500gCooked Lobster Meat(From approximately 2 lobsters, roughly chopped)

£35.00

1Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

2Celery Stalks(Finely diced)

£0.40

2Carrots(Finely diced)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2sprigsFresh Thyme(Leaves picked)

£0.50

2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.30

100mlDry White Wine(Optional)

£1.00

200mlFish Stock(Or vegetable stock)

£0.80

50mlDouble Cream(Optional, for extra richness in the lobster filling)

£0.35

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

Total Cost

£49.80

£12.45 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2.
Boil the Jersey Royal Potatoes: Place the Jersey Royal potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
3.
Prepare the Lobster Filling: While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Deglaze and Simmer: If using, pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the fish stock (or vegetable stock) and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir in the double cream if using.
5.
Add Lobster: Stir in the chopped lobster meat and heat through gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in half of the chopped parsley.
6.
Mash the Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add 100g of Jersey butter and mash thoroughly using a potato ricer or masher until smooth. Gradually add the Jersey milk, mixing until you achieve a creamy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7.
Assemble and Bake: Transfer the lobster filling to a baking dish. Spread the mashed Jersey Royal potatoes evenly over the lobster filling. Dot the top with the remaining 50g of Jersey butter.
8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
9.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining fresh parsley. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (650g)

875 kcal / 3661 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

55g

79% of RDA

Protein

52g

104% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

13 g

14% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

32 g

160% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an even richer flavor, use lobster stock instead of fish or vegetable stock.

If you don't have fresh lobster, you can use high-quality frozen lobster meat, but be sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before using.

Feel free to add other seasonal Jersey vegetables to the lobster filling, such as asparagus tips or samphire.

To add a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the mashed potato before baking. For extra flavour use breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Pot

Medium Pot

Large Frying Pan

Potato Ricer or Masher

Baking Dish (approx. 9x13 inch)

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