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A bowl of creamy lobster bisque garnished with fresh herbs and lobster meat.

Lobster Bisque

A rich and creamy lobster bisque that combines the sweet flavors of lobster with aromatic vegetables, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces lobsters (about 1.5 lbs each) Fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Unsalted recommended.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups seafood stock or fish stock Homemade stock is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter bisque, consider substituting with half-and-half.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives or parsley for garnish Fresh herbs for decoration and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the lobsters in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it.
  5. Add the seafood stock and bring to a boil.
  6. Remove the lobster meat from the shell and chop it into small pieces; add half of it to the soup.
Cooking
  1. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then blend the soup until smooth.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining lobster meat and fresh herbs.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding water or cream if necessary to maintain consistency.