Lobster Bisque
Lobster bisque is the epitome of culinary indulgence, combining rich, creamy flavors with the delicate sweetness of fresh lobster. This luxurious dish is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, transforming any meal into an unforgettable experience. With a harmonious blend of aromatic ingredients and a silky texture, this lobster bisque will leave your guests in awe and your taste buds singing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 1 lb total)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups fish stock or low-sodium seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry sherry or white wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Lobster Tails: Boil water in a large pot. Add lobster tails and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red and fully cooked. Remove and chop the meat.
- Sauté Aromatics: In another pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in tomato paste and caramelize for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in Stock: Slowly add fish stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cream & Lobster: Mix in heavy cream and chopped lobster meat; let simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Stir in sherry or white wine, thyme, bay leaf, and lemon juice; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg