Description
Indulge in luxurious Classic Lobster Newburg! Succulent lobster in creamy brandy sauce, perfect for impressing guests with decadent seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) cognac or brandy
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam but doesn’t brown. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux, taking care not to let it darken.
- Step 2: Gradually pour in the cream and milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking the mixture for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 3: Remove the pan from heat and carefully add the sherry and cognac. Return to low heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol while maintaining the flavors. Add the cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and slowly whisk in about ½ cup of the hot sauce to temper them. Once combined, gradually pour this mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously to incorporate it smoothly into the sauce.
- Step 5: Cook the sauce over low heat for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens to a rich, velvety consistency. Be vigilant—the sauce should never boil, or it may curdle. You’ll know it’s ready when it coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through leaves a clear path.
- Step 6: Gently fold in the lobster meat and lemon juice, allowing the lobster to warm through but not cook further, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Step 7: Remove your Classic Lobster Newburg from heat and serve immediately over toast points, in puff pastry shells, or with rice. Garnish with fresh chives for a bright contrast to the rich sauce.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg