"Lobster is baked in a rich and creamy sherry sauce. This method may also be used with crab. Try baking this casserole-style and serving over pasta or rice for a complete meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Dash of cayenne pepper
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3/4 cup (1/4 pound plus 4 Tablespoons butter)
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1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons dry sherry
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1 quart half-and-half
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6 extra-large egg yolks, slightly beaten
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2-1/2 cups boiled lobster meat cut into small, bite-sized pieces (about 2 pounds uncooked lobster tails)
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1 cup buttered bread crumbs
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Sprigs of fresh lemon thyme (optional)