Creamed Lobster Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1 Ounce
 1 rounded tablespoon flour
 Milk1/3 Pint
 1 7-oz. tin lobster meat
 Sherry2 Tablespoon
 Double cream2 Tablespoon
 Cayenne pepper1
 Butter1/2 Ounce (For the topping:)
 White breadcrumbs1 Tablespoon (For the topping:)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a saucepan melt butter over moderate heat.

MAKING
2) Mix flour and cook for 1 minute but do not brown.
3) Gently add milk, beating well till smooth. Boil and cook gently 2-3 minutes.
4) Add seasoning and add flaked lobster flesh with sinews removed. Heat.
5) Turn off heat, mix in sherry and cream.
6) Add the cayenne pepper.
7) Grease ramekin dishes and pour into 1 small buttered serving dish. Set in a warm place.
8) In a small pan melt butter. Take off from heat and add breadcrumbs. Mix well with a fork.
9) Spoon the creamed lobster and brown in grill.

SERVING
10) Pass with buttered toast and grilled tomatoes.
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