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Creamy Lobster Bisque
This creamy lobster bisque combines sweet lobster meat with aromatic vegetables and a hint of sherry for an unforgettable meal or starter.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot , coarsely chopped
- ½ cup carrot , coarsely chopped
- ½ cup celery , coarsely chopped
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth or seafood stock
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 small lobster tails , coarsely chopped or 2 cups frozen langostinos
- 1/3 cup sherry
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon chives , chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallot, carrots and celery, sauteing for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and thyme, sauteing for an additional 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine, then pour in the broth/stock, paprika and tomato paste. Bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes to reduce.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth, then add the heavy cream, reducing the heat to low. Alternately, transfer the liquid to a blender or food processor and then back to the cooking vessel.
- Stir in the lobster or langostino meat, sherry, salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the meat is opaque and cooked.
- Ladle into bowl and garnish with chopped chives.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2539IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2539IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.