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Lobster Newburg

Indulge in Crazy Good Lobster Newburg with Creamy Sherry Sauce

Lobster Newburg is a luxurious seafood dish featuring succulent lobster in a rich, creamy sherry sauce, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds rich flavor; substitute olive oil for a lighter option.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for more control.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A pinch of allspice can be a substitute.
  • 2 units Egg Yolks Essential for creamy texture.
  • ½ cup Dry Sherry or Cognac White wine can be an alternative.
  • to taste teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Replace with black pepper for milder flavor.
For the Lobster
  • 1 pound Cooked Lobster Meat Can substitute with cooked shrimp or crab.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lobster Newburg
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg yolks until smooth and well combined for about 2 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat for about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly stir in the cream and egg yolk mixture along with ½ cup of dry sherry or cognac in the saucepan. Cook for approximately 5-8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and season the sauce with a pinch of salt, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and dash of cayenne pepper.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat into the creamy sauce, heating for about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the Lobster Newburg hot over flaky puff pastry, buttery toast, or sautéed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Whisk well to create a smooth mixture and keep the heat low during cooking to avoid curdling. You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

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