Recipe for Lobster or Shrimp Bisque |
Recipe for Lobster or Shrimp Bisque Ingredients:- 4 lb Whole Lobster (or 4 lb shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped Celery
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 3 Garlic Cloves - finely chopped
- 2 cups Plain Tomato Sauce
- 1 can Dry White Wine
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 dash Hot Sauce
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Cognac
- Salt - to taste
- Fresh Ground Pepper - to taste
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Time: 1 hour
20 min
Serves: 8
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Recipe for Lobster or Shrimp Bisque Instructions:Plunge the lobsters into boiling water for about 3-4 min. Take them out of the boiling water and remove the tails.
Cut the carcass into quarters, discarding the sacks.
Crack the claws. Remove the meat from the tails and set aside.
In a large pot melt the butter in the oil and sauté the celery, carrot, and onion. When lightly browned, add all other ingredients except the cream and salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and cook for 45 min. Strain into another pot with a fine cheesecloth.
Add cream and cook on med low for 10 min. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Take the tail meat and shred it by hand. Add to the soup. Cook 5 min on med low.
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Recipe for Lobster or Shrimp Bisque Cooking Time & Tips:- For cooking times please see above.
- Remember to only add a little salt to fish dishes
- If required, serve with your choice of sauce
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Recipe for Lobster or Shrimp Bisque Serving Instructions & Ideas:- Serve with your choice of vegetables
- Seafood generally goes well with white wine
- A healthy alternative to meat dishes
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