National Lobster Newburg Day - March 25
Tue, Mar 25, 2025

National Lobster Newburg Day

National Lobster Newburg Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to this beautiful dish. It is on March 25. Newburg sauce is in demand all over the world and is a great addition to any seafood dish.

History

The history of National Lobster Newburg Day is not well known. It was probably created by big connoisseurs of lobster with this sauce. Lobster itself began to be eaten in its pure form around the 19th century. Previously, they existed but were considered food for the poor because there were so many crustaceans, and they were cheap. Lobsters were known to be fed to children in orphanages and to prisoners in prisons. Later, they started canning them. The massive slaughter of lobsters led to a significant decrease in their population, making the meat much more valuable. While in 19th century France a plate of lobster cost no more than $4, today such an order would cost more than $15 (recalculated).

Newburg sauce appeared in 1876, invented by sailor Ben Wenburg. He shared the recipe with Delmonico’s restaurant manager. The chef refined the original recipe a bit, creating a new sauce that was served with lobster! The dish’s popularity was not long in coming.

Interesting facts

  • The classic recipe includes sherry, egg yolks, butter, and cream. Spices can be added if desired.
  • Lobsters are very ancient animals, existing for about 139 million years, dating back to the Cretaceous Period.
  • Consumption of lobster positively affects heart and vascular health. Lobsters are also considered an excellent aphrodisiac due to their high zinc and protein content.

How to celebrate

Visit a café or restaurant to try lobster with Newburg sauce. If you can, prepare the dish yourself using recipes found online!

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have tried lobster with Newburg sauce and what their impressions were.

When is National Lobster Newburg Day in 2025?

National Lobster Newburg Day is observed on March 25 each year.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Tuesday March 25 2025
Wednesday March 25 2026
Thursday March 25 2027
Saturday March 25 2028
Sunday March 25 2029