Classic Lobster Newburg A Luxurious Taste of History

Ingredients

• 2 live lobsters (about 1.5 lbs/680g each), or 1.5 lbs (680g) cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120ml) half-and-half
• 1/4 cup (60ml) dry sherry (Amontillado or Fino work well)
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp (15ml) brandy (optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Sherry-soaked croutons or puff pastry shells (optional)