Poor Man's Lobster Newburg

This rich and creamy lobster dish can satisfy a seafood lovers palate, without breaking the bank. I bake this in a pie plate and serve alongside of steak, rice and cole slaw; a delicious, cheaper version of "surf and turf". Can be easily served as a main dish.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 (8 ounce) packages  imitation lobster meat (3 cups)
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 2  cups  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3  egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1  tablespoon sherry wine or 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  crushed  butter flavored cracker (I use about 8 Ritz crackers)

Directions

1. In a skillet, sautee the lobster in butter along with paprika, until browned; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine the cream and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Combine beaten egg yolks, sherry or water and salt.
4. Remove cream mixture from heat and slowly stir in egg mixture; return pan bringing this to a boil and cook while stirring for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
5. Stir in lobster.
6. Pour mixture into a shallow 9 inch pie plate or divide between four 10oz individual baking dishes.
7. Sprinkle with the cracker crumbs and broil 6 inches from heat for about 2 minutes or until a golden brown.