Decadent Seafood Newburg with Lobster A Classic Made Easy

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound (454g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (355ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (118ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (59ml) dry sherry (such as Amontillado)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 4 puff pastry shells, baked according to package directions (optional)
• Cooked rice pilaf (optional)
• Buttered egg noodles (optional)