Lobster Bisque
Lobster bisque is a creamy French soup made from lobster shells, aromatic vegetables, wine and cream. It features tender lobster meat and is known for its rich flavour and elegant presentation, making it a popular appetizer in fine dining.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 500 g lobster shells
- 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 tablespoons dry white wine
- 500 ml chicken stock, from a cube is fine
- 100 ml double cream
- pinch paprika
- squeeze lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, celery, carrot and garlic for 1-2 minutes until softened but not coloured.
- Increase the heat, add the lobster shells to the pan with the tarragon and cook for another minute or two, stirring.
- Pour in the brandy and wine and allow to reduce right down, then stir in the flour, stock and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing down with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the cream and add the paprika and lemon juice.
- Season to taste and just heat through.
- Ladle the lobster bisque into warmed bowls and add a tiny sprinkling of chives to each one.
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Nutrition
460
Calories
29G
Fat
13G
Saturates
10G
Sugars
542G
Salt
14G
Protein
23G
Carbs
2G
Fibre
ⓘ UK Government Reference Intakes (RIs).
