Hilltop Restaurant Lobster Pie

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: For the Topping:

Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together cracker crumbs, paprika and cheese.

Step 4: Stir in the butter until evenly mixed, and set aside.

Step 5: For the Filling:

Step 6: In a large skillet, over med-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.

Step 7: Add the Sherry, and boil 1 minute.

Step 8: Add the lobster, stir, and remove from the heat.

Step 9: In a medium size saucepan, over medium heat, melt the remaining butter. Add the flour, and cook while stirring, until the mixture is smooth and glossy; remove from the heat.

Step 10: Drain and reserve Sherry and juices from the skillet with the lobster meat, and then slowly whisk this liquid, along with half-and-half into the butter/flour mixture. Return to the heat, and cook while stirring continuously, until the sauce is smooth and thick.

Step 11: Spoon 4 tablespoons of sauce into a small bowl. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 12: Return the egg mixture to sauce, and mix well. Stir over low heat about 3 minutes; don't let it boil. Remove from the heat, and add the lobster.

Step 13: Pour the mixture into four ramekins, or a gratin dish.

Step 14: Sprinkle with the topping, and bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 15: Serve.