Lobster Bisque Recipe
smooth, rich, creamy lobster + shrimp bisque
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables and Aromatics
Liquids
Seasonings
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the lobster. Cook for about 5 minutes until the lobster is bright red and cooked through. Remove the lobster, let it cool, and chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. In the same pot, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Cooking the Bisque
- 2
- 3
Add Tomato Paste and Stock
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the fish stock, and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- 4
Blend the Mixture
Remove the bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. You can also transfer it to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- 5
Add the Cream and Seafood
Stir in the heavy cream, cooked lobster, and shrimp. Let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
