Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Velvety Lobster Bisque, a rich and creamy seafood soup that makes for an elegant dinner starter. This French-American classic is the perfect way to impress your guests with its smooth texture and decadent taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small carrot (finely chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Liquid and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup brandy or dry sherry
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Lobster: Boil lobster tails until cooked, then chop meat.
- Saute Aromatics: Cook onion, carrot, and celery. Add garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne.
- Deglaze: Add lobster shells, brandy or sherry, and stock. Simmer.
- Puree: Blend the soup until smooth, then add cream, milk, and lobster meat.
- Season and Serve: Heat gently, season, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For an extra silky texture, strain the bisque through a fine mesh sieve after blending.
- You can prepare the base a day ahead and finish with cream and lobster meat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
