Lobster Tail Appetizers

Lobster Tail Appetizers

12 each lobster tails (4.5 oz.)

1 C. butter

1/2 C. dry sherry

4 T. flour

1 t. paprika

1 dash salt

1 dash pepper

1/2 C. cream

Boil lobster tails until done. Drain and cool. Remove meat from shells and cut into small pieces. Save shells. Melt butter in a skillet. Stir in sherry and lobster, simmer for three minutes. Stir in flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in cream until thickened, then return mixture to shells.

Buttered Crumb Topping:

8 slices white bread

1/3 C. butter

3 T. chives, chopped (optional)

1 dash salt

1 dash pepper

Remove crust from bread and place in food processor. Melt butter in a skillet, add crumbs, and cook until brown. Add chives, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over lobster in shells.

Bake at 375º F. for 20 minutes.