Sherried Lobster Newburg Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 2x1 kg/2 lb cooked lobsters, shells split, claws cracked and grey sac removed
 40 g/1 1/2 oz butter
 125 ml/4 fl oz sherry
 Nutmeg1 Teaspoon, grated
 Black pepper salt1 To taste
 Egg yolks3
 250 ml/8 fl oz double cream
 8 hot slices of buttered toast

Directions

Remove the lobster meat from the shells and claws and dice it.
Melt the butter in a frying pan.
Add the lobster meat and fry for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour over the sherry and simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir in the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
Beat the egg yolks and cream together in a small bowl.
Gradually stir into the lobster mixture and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mixture is thick.
Do not boil or the mixture will curdle.
Spoon over the hot toast and serve.
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