Description
Indulge in the luxurious and velvety goodness of homemade lobster bisque, a creamy seafood soup that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings, this elegant dish showcases rich flavors from fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Your guests will be captivated by its exquisite presentation and comforting warmth, making it an unforgettable addition to your dinner table. This recipe is straightforward, allowing you to create a restaurant-quality bisque right in your kitchen. Impress your family and friends with a delightful dish that embodies sophistication and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails, raw
- 10 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups dry white grape juice
- 5 cups lobster stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook for about 5–7 minutes until bright red. Remove tails, cool slightly, extract meat, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in thyme and tomato paste; cook for an additional minute before adding flour. Gradually whisk in dry white grape juice followed by lobster stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- After simmering for about 20 minutes, stir in heavy cream along with salt and pepper. Heat through without boiling; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Fold in chopped lobster meat and let cook for an additional few minutes until heated through. Serve hot garnished with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg