Shrimp Newburg

By ROBandSEAN

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 dash nutmeg
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 cups peeled and cooked shrimp (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds in shell)
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Preparation

Step 1

Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Gradually add half-and-half and sherry; cook until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly. Stir about 1/3 of the hot sauce into the egg yolks, then pour the egg yolk-sauce mixture into the remaining sauce in the saucepan. Add shrimp and heat through, stirring constantly. Serve in pastry shells or over rice