*lobster & Seafood Bisque Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add Tomato Paste

   Mix in the tomato paste, stirring well to combine with the onions and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

3. 3

   Deglaze with Sherry

   Pour in the sherry wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to lift up any flavorful bits. Let the sherry simmer and reduce by half, which should take about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine the Stock

   Add the lobster stock (or seafood stock) and bay leaves to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Incorporate Seafood

   Add the lobster meat, minced shrimp, and chopped scallops to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper. Let the bisque simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

6. 6

   Finish with Cream

   Stir in the heavy cream and let the bisque heat through for about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.