Directions To make the Newburg sauce, combine the flour, paprika, curry powder, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt, to taste, in a small bowl and set aside. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Put the water, salt, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the scallops and boil for 3 minutes.
NEWBURG SAUCE 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 teaspoons shallots, minced, 1/4 ounce 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup heavy cream 4 egg yolks In a double boiler over simmering water melt the butter. Add the sherry, shallots and paprika. Whisk and cook until the shallots are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
Put the water, salt, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the scallops and boil for 3 minutes. Remove immediately and set aside. Do the same with the shrimp and lobster tail meat. Add the cooked shell fish to the Newburg sauce and bring to a simmer over low heat.