Lobster Newburg Recipe
"Lobster is cooked in a cream sauce with sherry and brandy. This is a famous classic American dish served over toast points. As the story goes, it was devised by Ben Wenburg, a habitual patron of New York City's famous Delmonico's restaurant. After a falling out between the customer and the restaurant, the dish was renamed Newburg...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 (1-1/2-pound) live lobsters
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
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2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon medium-dry sherry
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3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon brandy
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1-1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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Cayenne to taste
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4 large egg yolks, beaten well
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Toast points as an accompaniment
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