Shrimp Newburg

Name: Shrimp Newburg
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. diced shrimp; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. light cream (half and half); 3 Tbsp. cream of sherry; 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/2 tsp. salt; pinch of cayenne; 4 patty shells or toast

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. diced shrimp
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. light cream (half and half)
3 Tbsp. cream of sherry
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch of cayenne
4 patty shells or toast

Directions

1

Saute shrimp meat in melted butter over low heat for 5 minutes.
2

Sprinkle in flour; add cream (half and half) slowly, stirring constantly, until sauce boils.
3

Add sherry and egg yolks and cook for about 1 minute.
4

Do not overcook because sauce will curdle.
5

Season with cayenne and salt.
6

Serve in patty shells.