Lobster Bisque Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Lobster
- 1
Cook the Lobster
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the whole lobsters for about 8-10 minutes until they are bright red. Remove them from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the claws and tails, chop it into small pieces, and set aside. Keep the shells for making the stock.
Making the Bisque
- 2
- 3
Add Tomato Paste
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- 4
Deglaze with Brandy
Pour in the brandy and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the brandy has reduced by half.
- 5
Add Stock and Seasonings
Add the fish stock, lobster shells, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 30 minutes to extract the flavors from the shells.
- 6
Strain the Broth
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the solids. Return the liquid to the pot and bring it back to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Add Cream and Lobster Meat
Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved lobster meat. Allow it to heat through for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
