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03/25/2011 National Lobster Newburg Day Lobster Newburg Recipe for Crepes

Source of Recipe

World Of Crepes


Recipe Introduction

Lobster Newburg is a dish full of history. The recipe was developed in the late 19th century at the one of the most famous eateries on the planet. Delmonico’s opened its doors in the heart of the New York financial district in 1837. The iconic establishment on Beaver Street, long known for its succulent steaks, is still a fashionable dining destination today. But Delmonico’s is much more than an old-fashioned steak house. It is also the home of several gastronomic firsts – it was the first formal dining restaurant in the United States, the first to serve hamburger, the creator of Baked Alaska, the creator of Eggs Benedict, and of course the creator of Lobster Newburg. Lobster Newburg is itself a fantastic bit of culinary lore. As the story goes, a wealthy sea captain and regular patron of Delmonico’s came in one night in 1876 announcing that he had discovered a new preparation for lobster. Ben Wenburg called for a chafing dish and demonstrated his new recipe on the spot. Chef, Charles Ranhofer, and owner, Charles Delmonico, were suitably impressed with Wenburg’s creation. Ranhofer tweaked the recipe and added “Lobster a la Wenerg” to the menu soon after that fabled night. The creamy lobster concoction was an instant hit with diners. Then the story takes a dark turn. Delmonico barred Wenburg from the restaurant after the two quarreled. Over what, no one knows. Wenburg was thus deemed persona non grata and the dish he helped create was renamed Newburg. Despite its sordid past, it remains one of the most popular dishes on the Delmonico’s menu. Now that we’re done with the history lesson, you may be asking what exactly is Lobster Newburg? Put simply, it is pure decadence. It is lobster with a sherry and cognac infused, egg-thickened cream sauce. Trust me, you don’t want to count the calories on this one. Suffice it to say you’ll have a log a few hours on the treadmill to work off a Newburg. That said, every day is a good day for lobster. And the verdict… I loved it! The rich, luscious sauce paired with the sweet tender lobster was a brilliant combination. That said, if I were to make it again, I’d serve it as an appetizer. A little bit of rich is fantastic, too much is just too much. The other thing I might do is to replace half of the cream with lobster stock to turn it into an almost-any-day pasta sauce. It also occurred to me that crab, prawns and perhaps even scallops would pair nicely with the Newburg cream sauce. So there you have it… 134 years after its first appearance Lobster Newburg is still winning fans. You know, I’ve always wanted to go to Delmonico’s. I think the next time I’m in New York I’ll have to make a pilgrimage to the home of the original Newburg. Maybe I’ll try the Baked Alaska while I’m at it. 365 Foods

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 03/25/2011 National Lobster Newburg Day Lobster Newburg Recipe for Crepes


Lobster Newburg Recipe for Crepes



• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup of half and half
• 3 tbsp of sherry
• 2 tbsp of butter
• ¼ tsp of chili powder
• ½ tsp of salt
• ¼ tsp of white pepper
• 2 cups of lobster tail meat, cooked and diced into ½-inch pieces
• 4 basic crepes



Recipe


If you made your crepes ahead of time, wrap them in foil and reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 10 minutes or until warmed.

Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a medium bowl. Add half-and-half, sherry, and seasonings. Set aside. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add egg-cream mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Do not boil. Add lobster tail meat and mix until meat is heated thoroughly.

Assemble crepes: Lay first crepe on the serving dish. Pour ¼ cup of lobster and sauce inside crepe. Roll up and drizzle with 1 tbsp of sauce. Repeat with remaining crepes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings (1 crepe roll each).