Lobster Newburg

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Use fresh lobster if available, but 2 (6 ounce) cans of lobster may be used instead. This recipe is rich and delicious. If you do not like spicy food, use paprika in place of cayenne pepper. Serve hot, over buttered toast slices.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Lobster Newburg

Ingredients

2 egg yolks

beaten

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup butter or margarine

2 tablespoons dry sherry or madeira

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch ground nutmeg

¾ pound cooked lobster meat

broken into chunks

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Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together egg yolks and heavy cream until well blended. Set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the egg yolk mixture and sherry. Cook stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Do not boil.

Step 2

Remove from heat and season with salt cayenne and nutmeg. Add lobster. Return pan to low heat and cook gently until heated through. Serve hot over slices of buttered toast.

Nutritional Information

Lobster Newburg

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 320.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.3g 39%

Carbohydrates: 3.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 25.3g 39%

Saturated Fat: 15g 75%

Cholesterol: 234.5mg 78%

Vitamin A Iu: 1034.1IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 14mcg 4%

Calcium: 95.5mg 10%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.3mg 1%

Potassium: 345.5mg 10%

Sodium: 757.2mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 227.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.