Description
Lobster Bisque is a luxurious seafood soup that combines sweet lobster meat with aromatic spices and cream for an indulgent dining experience. Perfect as an elegant starter or a hearty main course, this recipe promises to impress your guests while providing a taste of the ocean in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the lobster tails for about eight minutes until bright red. Remove from water and cool before extracting the meat.
- In a separate pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions and celery for five minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and thyme; cook for two more minutes. Add fish stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in heavy cream and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
- Fold in chopped lobster meat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor depth, consider incorporating sherry or brandy when adding the cream. - If you prefer a thicker bisque, allow it to simmer longer before blending. - Customize your bisque by adding diced vegetables like carrots or leeks for extra texture.