Lobster à la Newburgh
A classic lobster dish with a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized lobsters Lobster meat
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons Brandy
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
- 1Remove the meat from the lobster shells and cut it into delicate slices.
- 2Melt the butter in a pan or skillet. Add the lobster slices and cook for 4-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the sherry and brandy.
- 3Whisk the cream into the beaten egg yolks. Stir the cream mixture into the lobster mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens.