Lobster Newberg Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce) lobster tails, split in half
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste

Directions

Step 1: Season the lobster tails with salt.

Step 2: Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Place the lobster tails, meat-side down, in the hot butter and saut for about 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Transfer the lobster tails to a plate to cool.

Step 4: Pour the sherry into the skillet and bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 1 minute, or until the sherry has reduced by half. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 5: Carefully pull the meat from the shells, discarding the shells. Roughly chop the lobster meat and pour any accumulated juices from the plate into the sherry mixture in the skillet.

Step 6: In a bowl, whisk together the cream, egg yolks, freshly grated nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.

Step 7: Whisk the cream mixture into the sherry mixture in the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-low heat, cooking and stirring constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 to 7 minutes.

Step 8: Stir the chopped lobster meat into the sauce and cook until the lobster is heated through.

Step 9: Season with parsley and additional salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

You can substitute brandy for sherry, if desired. For an extra indulgent touch, serve with puff pastry shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 297
• Total Fat: 22g (29% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 13g (66% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 227mg (76% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 448mg (19% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 4g (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 20g (39% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 2mg (2% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 86mg (7% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (4% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 346mg (7% Daily Value)