Lobster Bisque Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Lobster Stock

   In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add lobster shells and sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened.

2. 2

   Add Liquids

   Stir in tomato paste, then pour in dry white wine. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Add fish stock or water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain Stock

   Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the solids. Return the stock to the pot.

4. 4

   Make the Bisque

   In the same pot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the strained stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped lobster meat. Season with salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve

   Heat through but do not boil. Serve hot, garnished with additional lobster meat or fresh herbs if desired.