Ingredients

85g (3oz) cooked lobster meat, fresh or defrosted, finely chopped.
15g (1/2 oz) butter 40g (11/2 oz) filo pastry, fresh or defrosted
100g (3 1/2 oz) low fat cream cheese
1 x 15ml (1 tablespoon) fresh chopped chives
1/2 lemon, rind and juice
salt and pepper

Makes 12

Cooking Time: 15 minutes - Ready to eat in less than 20 minutes

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/ Gas Mark6

1. Melt the butter in a small pan. Cut the filo pastry into 5cm (2") squares. Keep covered with a damp cloth.
2. Brush 3 squares with melted butter and layer one on top of the other to form a 12 pointed star.
3. Press into a mini muffin or patty tin. Continue filling individual "baskets" until all the filo squares have been used.
4. Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Take care not to burn the baskets. Allow to cool
5. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, chives and lemon. Fold in the lobster and season to taste.
6. Place 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) of the mixture into each filo basket.
7. Garnish with chives and lemon rind if desired.

Nutritional value per portion (approx) 42 kCal; 3g Protein; 3g Fat; 2g Carbohydrate; 0g Fibre

With Kind Permission © The Sea Fish Industry Authority.

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