Seafood Bisque in Pastry Shells

Seafood Bisque in Pastry Shells
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Ingredients
6 pre-baked pastry shells (1 package)
8 oz. lobster meat or other seafood
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup half & half
2 tablespoon sherry
2 tablespoons roux
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch paprika
Pinch white pepper

Preparation
Make a roux by melting 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan.  Add 2 tablespoons flour, and whisk until blended and thick.

Sauté lobster in 1 tablespoon butter.  Add roux, and slowly add half and half, stirring constantly to thicken.

Add 2 tablespoons sherry, and pinches each of nutmeg, paprika, and white pepper.

Spoon into pre-baked pastry shells.  Chill in refrigerator prior to serving.

Serves 3.