Island Lobster Newburg

Ingredients

• 4 live lobsters, about 1 lb (454 g) each
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour
• 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% cream
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry
• White port
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb (225 g) mushrooms, cut into quarters
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper