If you live where fresh lobster is available, you are lucky. But if not, you can still make Lobster Newburg with frozen, canned or even imitation lobster. If you serve it to guests, they will never know how simple it really was to prepare, but they will k
3 c. cooked lobster meat, canned flaked lobster meat or imitation lobster chunks
3 T. butter
1/4 t. paprika
3 c. heavy whipping cream
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 t. salt
1 T. sherry, optional
1/3 c. crushed butter-flavored crackers from about 8 crackers
In a large skillet, saute lobster in butter and paprika for 3-4 minutes; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring cream and Worcestershire sauce to a gentle boil.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine egg yolks, salt and sherry if desired.
Preheat oven to broil, setting a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove cream from heat; stir a small amount into egg yolk mixture; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the lobster.
Divide lobster mixture among four 10-oz. baking dishes. Evenly sprinkle cracker crumbs on the top of the 4 baking dishes.
Broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
4 servings.