Lobster Bisque Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lobster tails (about 8\u201310 oz each)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1\/4 cup brandy or cognac (optional but adds rich flavor)
1\/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1\/2 tsp dried)
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Instructions:
1. Cook Lobster Tails<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook 5\u20136 minutes until shells turn red.
Remove, let cool, then take the meat out of shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Save shells for stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Make Flavor Base
In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5\u20137 minutes).
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Deglaze & Simmer
Add brandy and cook until mostly evaporated.
Pour in wine, then add lobster shells, stock, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
Simmer uncovered 30 minutes for rich flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Strain & Blend
Remove shells and bay leaf.
Use an immersion blender (or carefully blend in batches) until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Finish with Cream
Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
Add lobster meat back into soup and gently heat through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Serve
Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve with crusty bread.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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