Creamy Lobster Bisque Recipe

Creamy Lobster Bisque Recipe

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A rich and indulgent lobster bisque, perfect for those special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to an elegant seafood dish. This creamy soup is full of flavour from the lobster, combined with a smooth broth and just the right hint of herbs. Best enjoyed with crusty bread.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lobster tails
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Lobster shells
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 cups fish stock
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Make the stock
    1 Make the stock

    In a large pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and lobster shells in butter until the shells turn red. Add tomato paste and cook for a minute. Pour in white wine and reduce by half. Add fish stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and discard solids.

  2. Cook the bisque base
    2 Cook the bisque base

    In the same pot, melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add the strained stock, whisking until smooth. Add cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.

  3. Cook and add lobster
    3 Cook and add lobster

    Steam or boil lobster tails until opaque (about 5-7 minutes). Chop lobster meat into chunks, then add it to the bisque. Stir and simmer for a few minutes to heat through. Serve hot with fresh herbs.

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