lobster bisque

Durham, CT
Updated on Aug 17, 2012

When lobster is on sale, I have the market steam them for me. Then, at home, I put them in large bowls and when cool enough to handle, I crack them open and pick out all the lobster meat. I save all the liquid that is in the shells and body. I freeze the meat and the "stock" separately and when needed, I have much of the work done.

prep time
cook time
method Blend
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 sticks butter
  • 1 medium onion minced (i use vidalia or red onion)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups lobster meat
  • 5 cups lobster stock (you can fill in any deficit with more chicken stock)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 quart light cream
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make lobster bisque

  • Step 1
    Have your lobsters steamed and then crack them open, saving all the juice you can, and pick out the meat.
  • Step 2
    Mince the onion and sautee with carrots and celery seed in the 3 sticks of butter. Cook until tender.
  • Step 3
    Add in the flour by small increments. Stir constantly. Cook until bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Add the lobster stock, chicken broth, cooking sherry, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Stir well. Add in the light cream. Don't boil.
  • Step 5
    Add in the picked lobster meat, stir well. Serve and enjoy.

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Category: Chowders
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Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Blend
Culture: American

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