Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Lobster Bisque recipe, made with fresh cream and herbs. Learn how to create this luxurious dish at home today!
Ingredients
- 2 lobsters (about 680 g each)
- 4 cups (960 ml) (1 liter) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups (960 ml) (1 liter) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (15 grams) all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the live lobsters to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, until bright red.
- Remove the lobsters and set aside to cool, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Once cooled, crack the lobster shells and remove the meat. Set the meat aside.
- Return the shells to the reserved cooking liquid and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the liquid to remove the shells, keeping the lobster stock.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
- Pour in lobster stock and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth, using an immersion blender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour until smooth.
- Gradually stir the cream mixture into the soup.
- Add salt to taste and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
- Add the reserved lobster meat to the soup and heat through.
- Serve the lobster bisque hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the flavor by incorporating a touch of sherry or brandy while simmering the soup.
- To elevate the seafood essence, add a small amount of fish or shrimp stock alongside the vegetable broth.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to customize the level of spiciness to your liking.
