This rich Lobster Bisque offers a comforting blend of sweet lobster meat, savory tomato, and aromatic herbs. The base is built by sautéing onions, carrots, and celery in butter and olive oil, then simmering with wine, broth, and thyme. Finished with heavy cream and cognac, it delivers a velvety texture and complex flavor profile. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in, this recipe allows for flexibility with various seafood options. The result is a sophisticated yet approachable dish that warms the soul and satisfies the palate.
Lobster Bisque/Or Other
Description
This rich Lobster Bisque offers a comforting blend of sweet lobster meat, savory tomato, and aromatic herbs. The base is built by saut&# 195;©ing onions, carrots, and celery in butter and olive oil, then simmering with wine, broth, and thyme. Finished with heavy cream and cognac, it delivers a velvety texture and complex flavor profile. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in, this recipe allows for flexibility with various seafood options. The result is a sophisticated yet approachable dish that warms the soul and satisfies the palate.Ingredients
Directions
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Plunge the lobsters into boiling water for 3-4 minutes to cook them partially.
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Remove lobsters from water and extract the meat from the tails, setting the meat aside.
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Cut the lobster carcasses into quarters, discarding the internal sacks, and crack the claws.
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In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
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Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery until lightly browned.
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Add the lobster carcasses, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, tomato sauce, wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, and hot sauce.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
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Strain the soup through a fine cheesecloth into a clean pot, discarding the solids.
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Stir in the heavy cream and cognac, then simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
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Shred the reserved lobster tail meat by hand into bite-sized pieces.
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Add the lobster meat to the soup and cook for 5 more minutes on medium-low heat.
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Serve hot immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 723.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.5g41%
- Saturated Fat 10.1g51%
- Cholesterol 449.9mg150%
- Sodium 2069.6mg87%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.8g11%
- Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
- Sugars 7.3g
- Protein 90.8g182%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe is versatile and can be made with shrimp, clams, or a mix of seafood.
If using shrimp or clams instead of lobster, substitute the liquid base with 2 cups clam juice and 2 cups chicken broth instead of 4 cups chicken broth.
Always add delicate seafood like shrimp or clams during the last 5 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking.
