Shrimp Newberg

* Exported from MasterCook *

Shrimp Newberg

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Butter or margarine
2 1/2 tb Flour,all-purpose
3/4 ts Salt
1 pn Cayenne pepper
1 pn Nutmeg
2 c Half-and-half
3 tb Sherry
Hot pepper sauce to taste
2 Egg yolks,lightly beaten
2 c Shrimp,cooked
Pastry shells
Toast points

1. Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour and seasonings.

2. Gradually add cream and sherry; cook until thickened and smooth,
stirring constantly.

3. Stir a little hot sauce into egg yolks, then stir yolks into sauce,
stirring constantly.

4. Add shrimp; heat and serve immediately in homemade Pastry Shells or on
toast points.

*** PASTRY SHELLS ***

1. Cut rounds of rich pie pastry; shape over inverted glass custard cups,
pinching pastry in 4 or 5 places so it fits cup.

2. Cut a few gashes in pastry with point of knife or prick with fork.

3. Place cups on cookie sheet; bake in preheated 450'F. oven 10 to 12
minutes until pastry is delicately browned.





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