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Ingredients
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Crab and Lobster Filling
Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Napoleon Assembly
Garnish
Method
Crab and Lobster Filling
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped lobster meat and picked crab meat.
- 2
Add Flavorings
To the seafood mixture, add the chopped chives, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined. Set aside.
Chardonnay Cream Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Wine and Reduce
Pour in the Chardonnay wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and white pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Napoleon Assembly
- 6
- 7
Cut and Bake
Using a sharp knife, cut the layered phyllo into squares or rectangles. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- 8
Layer the Filling
Once the phyllo is baked, take one layer and place it on a serving plate. Spoon a portion of the crab and lobster filling on top, then add another layer of baked phyllo. Repeat until all filling is used, finishing with a layer of phyllo.