Thai Lobster Bisque
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Thai Lobster Bisque
Description
This bisque starts by bringing water to a boil, then adding light coconut milk, red Thai curry paste, and fresh lime juice to infuse the broth with Southeast Asian flavors. The coconut milk adds smoothness and a mild sweetness while the curry paste contributes aromatic heat and complexity. The lime juice brightens the soup with acidity.
Once the broth is fragrant, chopped lobster meat is stirred in and warmed gently to keep the seafood tender and juicy. Salt and pepper adjust seasoning to taste. The finished soup is garnished with roughly chopped cilantro, adding a fresh herbal note.
Thai Lobster Bisque pairs well as a flavorful starter or light meal. Its blend of creamy, spicy, and tangy elements makes it distinct, while the tender lobster provides a seafood richness without heaviness.
If preparing the lobster yourself, reserving the cooking water for the soup liquid enhances depth of flavor by incorporating shellfish essence. This tip helps utilize all lobster parts efficiently for maximum flavor integration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lobster meat chopped, cooked
- 2 cups water (see note)
- 3 ounce cans coconut milk light
- 3 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
- lime juice of 1
- salt to taste
- cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large stockpot bring water to a boil. Stir in coconut milk, curry paste, and lime juice. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fragrant.
- Sitr in lobster and cook until just hot throughout (3-5 minutes) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- If boiling live lobsters for this bisque, save the lobster cooking water to use as the water component, boosting the soup's seafood flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1777IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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