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Lobster à la Delmonico

A dish that leans on butter and flour.

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
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  • 2 lb. lobster
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¾ tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Few grains cayenne
  • Slight grating nutmeg
  • 1 cup thin cream
  • Yolks 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry wine
Make it lactose-friendly
  • ¼ cup butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil
  • 1 cup thin cream → lactose-free cream or coconut cream

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Remove lobster meat from shell and cut in small cubes. Melt butter, add flour, seasonings, and cream gradually. Add lobster, and when heated, add egg yolks and wine.

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Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories399
Protein39.5 g
Fat24.7 g
Carbs3.3 g
Fiber0.0 g
Sodium1299 mg

Source

The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book (Fannie Farmer, pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States