Lobster Newberg

Ingredients

• 1 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the cream and sherry and bring to a simmer.
3. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the lobster meat and cook until heated through.
5. Serve over toast or rice.

Interesting Facts

• Lobster Newberg is believed to have been created by Ben Wenberg, a sea captain from Newberg, Maine.
• The dish was first served at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City in 1876.
• The dish is sometimes served with a layer of poached eggs on top.