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Lobster Bisque

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1145.0
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
  • 2 pound Medium sized Lobsters
  • 2 1/2 cup Poultry stock or Fish Fumet
  • 1 ea Sliced onion
  • 4 ea Ribs celery with leaves
  • 2 ea Whole cloves
  • 1 ea Bay Leaf
  • 6 ea Peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup Soft butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 3 cup Heated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Hot but not boiling cream
  • 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
  • 1/8 teaspoon Minced Parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
Directions
  1. 1
    Remove the meat from boiled lobsters.
  2. 2
    Dice the body meat and mince the tail and claw meat.
  3. 3
    Reserve it.
  4. 4
    Crush the shells and
  5. 5
    add them to the stock along with the onion, celery, cloves, bay leaf and peppercorns.
  6. 6
    Simmer these ingredients for 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Strain the stock.
  8. 8
    If there is coral roe, force it through a fine sieve.
  9. 9
    Combine it with soft butter, blend in the flour.
  10. 10
    Gradually pour into a mixture of the heated milk and nutmeg.
  11. 11
    When the sauce is smooth and boiling,
  12. 12
    add the lobster and
  13. 13
    simmer the bisque,
  14. 14
    add the sherry and
  15. 15
    cover for 5 minutes.
  16. 16
    Turn off the heat, Stir in the cream and season to taste.
  17. 17
    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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