Lobster Bisque

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    495 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    European

Lobster Bisque

Luscious Lobster Bisque is a silky smooth soup topped with bites of succulent, buttery lobster - this dish has an impressive WOW factor!

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Ingredients

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Lobsters

  • 4 lobster tails thawed (if frozen)
  • ½ tablespoon salt

Bisque

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled and minced
  • 3 talks celery minced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ½ tabelspoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 4 cups seafood stock (see note)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • chives finely chopped
  • lobster meat chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and then add 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Cut the thawed lobster tails down the top. Start opposite the fins and cut straight down, stopping 1 inch from the end to leave the fins intact.
  2. Add the tails to the pot and boil for 1 minute per ounce. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool. Then, remove the meat from the shells and chop it into small pieces for later.
  3. In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, ½ teaspoon of salt, dried thyme, and black pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and all-purpose flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and sherry, stir, and cook until the liquid is reduced by about half.
  5. Add the seafood stock, stir, and lower the heat to a low boil for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (You can also do this in a blender. Work in batches and then add blended soup back to the pot.) Bring the soup back to a low boil before stirring in the heavy cream.
  7. While the soup is heating, place a medium skillet over medium heat and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chopped lobster meat and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Turn the heat to low and cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  8. If garnishing the soup with lobster meat, set aside about ¼ of the meat. Add the rest of the lobster meat to the broth and stir to combine.
  9. Portion the soup into bowls and garnish with chives and the reserved lobster meat.

Notes

  • If you can't find seafood stock at the store, it's really easy to make. 
  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • The lobster meat and stock can be made ahead of time. Just store the lobster meat in an airtight container in the fridge. You'll warm it up in the garlic butter before adding it to the soup.
  • 1 large yellow onion, halved
  • 2 stalks celery, halved
  • 1 carrot, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 5 peppercorns (or 1/8 teaspoon black pepper)
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Lobster shells (use the two shells after you cook the lobster meat)
  • Water
  • Add everything except the water to a large pot and press down to fill any gaps between the ingredients.
  • Pour in enough water to cover (at least 4 1/2 cups), and then bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes.
  • Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve. Stor in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 2625mg (109%) Potassium 760mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 6552IU (131%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 2625mg 109%
Potassium 760mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 6552IU 131%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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