Ingredients

• 4 1.5 lb - lobsters, cooked
• 6 tbsp - butter
• 3 tbsp - all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp - ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp - paprika
• 1.5 cups - half-and-half
• 3 tbsp - sherry
• 1/2 cup - shredded cheddar cheese
• parsley, for garnish
• 1 tsp - salt

How to Make Lobster Snacks

• Remove lobster meat, but leave shells whole. Wash and drain lobster shells.
• Place meat, roe and liver in a large bowl.
• Cover bowl and wrap shells; refrigerate both.
• About 25 minutes before serving, place butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat and blend in flour, salt, nutmeg and paprika.
• Stir in half-and-half and sherry.
• Cook, stirring, until thickened.
• Add meat and cook just until heated, stirring occasionally.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place shells on rack in broiling pan.
• Fill with lobster mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil until mixture is hot.
• Place lobsters on plate.
• Garnish with parsley.