Luscious Lobster Newburg Recipe: A Romantic Dinner in About 30 Minutes Seafood Dinner

Did you know that lobster is the perfect ingredient for Valentine's Day? We think it's time for you to try Lobster Newburg, a classic seafood recipe.

Lobster Newburg (sometimes spelled Lobster Newberg), is an American lobster recipe that's a restaurant classic. Tender chunks of lobster are cooked in a sauce made with butter, cream, cognac (sometimes sherry), eggs and a hint of cayenne. The rich, creamy dish is deceptively easy to make, especially if you buy precooked lobster meat.

Lobster Newburg is typically served over puff pastry or toast points. Sometimes it's served over the split lobster body or tail. However it is served, it's an indulgent dinner that's easy enough for Monday night and impressive enough for dinner guests or your sweetheart for that romantic dinner for two.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 - 4 tablespoons cognac
• juice and zest from 1 lemon
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 4 frozen puff pastry shells

Here's how to make it: 

1. Bake the puff pastry shells according to package directions. 
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown. 
3. Gradually pour in the half and half, whisking, and cook until it just begins to thicken. (Do not let it boil.)
4. Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl. Add a spoonful of the half and half mixture into the eggs to temper, then pour them into the pan. Stir until combined.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add the lobster, cognac, lemon juice, lemon zest and cayenne, to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to heat through. 
6. To serve, ladle the sauce over the puff pastry shells.

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