Description
Lobster bisque is a luxurious seafood soup that combines the sweetness of fresh lobster with creamy richness and aromatic herbs. This dish transforms any meal into an elegant dining experience, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in. With its velvety texture and complex flavors, each spoonful is a celebration of the ocean’s delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters (1.5 pounds each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Lobsters: Boil water and steam lobsters for about 12 minutes until bright red. Cool and remove meat from shells.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- 3. Add Richness: Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute. Deglaze with white wine.
- 4. Simmer: Add fish stock, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 5. Creamy Addition: Remove herbs and stir in heavy cream gently without boiling.
- 6. Finish with Lobster: Fold in chopped lobster meat to warm through.
- 7. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with extra lobster and herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg