Shrimp Newburg - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. diced shrimp
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. light cream (half and half)
3 Tbsp. cream of sherry
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch of cayenne
4 patty shells or toast

Preparation

Saute shrimp meat in melted butter over low heat for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour; add cream (half and half) slowly, stirring constantly, until sauce boils.
Add sherry and egg yolks and cook for about 1 minute.
Do not overcook because sauce will curdle.
Season with cayenne and salt.
Serve in patty shells.