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Lobster Newburg

Lobster Newburg

Prep time 10 minutes; Cook time 20 minutes; Ready In 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons dry sherry or madeira
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper (use paprika if you do not like spicy foods)
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh cooked lobster meat, broken into chunks

Directions
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.

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.

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