Lobster Newberg
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster Newberg, a timeless classic that combines tender, diced lobster meat with a velvety, sherry-infused cream sauce. This elegant dish, made with rich ingredients like heavy cream, egg yolks, and a hint of nutmeg and cayenne, delivers a decadent balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect for special occasions, Lobster Newberg is not only easy to prepare in under 40 minutes but also offers versatility in presentation—serve it over crisp toast points or in flaky puff pastry shells for an unforgettable meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this sophisticated seafood dish elevates any tablescape, making it a must-try for lovers of refined, restaurant-quality recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lobster meat (cooked and diced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons shallots (minced)
- 1 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 6 pieces toast points or puff pastry shells (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the dry sherry and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks together, then temper them by slowly whisking in a few tablespoons of the hot cream mixture.
Gradually whisk the tempered egg yolks back into the skillet, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
Season the sauce with nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Add the diced lobster meat to the skillet and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to heat through, without bringing the mixture to a boil.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the sauce to thicken slightly as it rests for 2 minutes.
Serve the Lobster Newberg immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, over toast points or in puff pastry shells, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.8 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1918 mg | 639% | |
| Sodium | 4766 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 176.1 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2477 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
