Shell Fish a la Newburg

2 cups finely cut shrimp, scallops, lobster, or crab meat
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
2 hard boiled eggs
1 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup sherry

If canned fish is used cover with cold water 20 minutes and drain. Melt butter in saucepan; add flour and stir until smooth; add cold milk slowly; boil until thick. Rub egg yolks through strainer and add, stirring until smooth; add seasoning, and finely chopped egg whites; add fish; put all in top of double boiler over fire for 15 minutes; add sherry and serve immediately.


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