Recipe of the week - Seafood Newburg

Serves 4 to 6 (I won't mention the calories. :))

Ingredients

1 pound frozen shrimp, cooked and coarsely chopped      *Scallops can be used as a substitute
4 to 8 oz. crab or lobster, thawed, drained, and diced
2 tablespoons of sherry (yum)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 stick butter = 6 tablespoons
1/3 cup of floour
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Mix the seafood with sherry, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in flour then stir in the half-and-half. Add salt and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Combine beaten egg yolk with heavy cream. Add to the sauce, stirring constantly. Add cheese. Continue to cook, stirring, untill well blended and cheese is melted. Add the seafood with its marinade. Heat thoroughly, about 10 minutes longer. Serve over patty shells, rice, or toast points. If too thick, thin with a little milk.

I add chopped green onions to the top for flavor and garnish.