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Savor Classic Lobster Newburg

Savor Classic Lobster Newburg: A Creamy Seafood Dream

Savor Classic Lobster Newburg is a creamy seafood dream perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 2 cups Lobster Meat Fresh or properly thawed
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Vital for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, or shallots as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Brandy Cooking sherry or white wine may substitute
  • 1 cup Chicken or Seafood Stock
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a luxurious texture
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Be gentle to avoid scrambling
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For Serving
  • 4 slices Buttered Toast or Puff Pastry Consider gluten-free options
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed skillet
  • large pot
  • Ice Water Bath
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Lobster: Boil live lobsters in salted water for 8-10 minutes until bright red, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Extract meat and chop into pieces.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add chopped onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Infuse with Brandy: Pour in brandy, simmer for 2 minutes to let alcohol cook off, stirring occasionally.
  4. Create the Sauce: Stir in stock and heavy cream, simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly, stirring frequently.
  5. Combine the Lobster: Fold lobster meat into sauce with Worcestershire sauce, heat through for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Temper the Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, mix in hot sauce to temper, then return to skillet, stirring over low heat until thickened.
  7. Serve the Dish: Serve over buttered toast or puff pastry shells, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a heavy-bottomed skillet and gently heat the sauce after adding egg yolks to maintain a creamy texture.

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