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This classic Lobster Bisque features a deep, savory broth made from lobster shells, celery, and aromatics, finished with a smooth béchamel base. The dish is enriched with cream and dry sherry, creating a luxurious, comforting soup that highlights the sweet flavor of the lobster meat. It is an elegant and satisfying main course perfect for special occasions.
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Lobster Bisque
Description
This classic Lobster Bisque features a deep, savory broth made from lobster shells, celery, and aromatics, finished with a smooth béchamel base. The dish is enriched with cream and dry sherry, creating a luxurious, comforting soup that highlights the sweet flavor of the lobster meat. It is an elegant and satisfying main course perfect for special occasions.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove the meat from boiled lobsters.
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Dice the body meat and mince the tail and claw meat.
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Reserve it.
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Crush the shells and
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add them to the stock along with the onion, celery, cloves, bay leaf and peppercorns.
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Simmer these ingredients for 30 minutes.
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Strain the stock.
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If there is coral roe, force it through a fine sieve.
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Combine it with soft butter, blend in the flour.
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Gradually pour into a mixture of the heated milk and nutmeg.
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When the sauce is smooth and boiling,
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add the lobster and
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simmer the bisque,
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add the sherry and
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cover for 5 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, Stir in the cream and season to taste.
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Serve at once with minced parsley and paprika
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1145.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 60.0g93%
- Saturated Fat 14.2g71%
- Cholesterol 213.1mg72%
- Sodium 731.4mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 101.4g34%
- Dietary Fiber 31.7g127%
- Sugars 10.4g
- Protein 74.0g148%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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