Best 3 Luscious Lobster Bisque Recipes

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With its velvety texture, rich and complex flavor profile, and colorful presentation, lobster bisque stands as a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates the senses. As you embark on your culinary journey to prepare this delectable soup, let us guide you through the steps of creating a luscious lobster bisque that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT LOBSTER BISQUE



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This is a decadent lobster bisque that is surprisingly easy to prepare. Your guests will be impressed and feel pampered. I serve this with salad and hot, buttered French bread.

Provided by LAURA_G123

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups half-and-half
½ cup dry white wine
½ pound cooked lump lobster meat

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, celery, and carrot. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the vegetable and broth mixture into the container of a blender, and add 1/4 cup of the lobster meat. Cover, and process until smooth. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the half-and-half, white wine, and remaining lobster meat. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 553.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

SPECIAL LOBSTER BISQUE



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This is the recipe passed on to me from my Aunt Doris (who in turn had it passed on to her). Seafood is local favorite on the East End of LI due to its fishing community. Fresh seafood is best.

Provided by Tara Edwards

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery salt
4 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons minced onion
3 cups cooked lobster meat, shredded
1 tablespoon paprika
½ cup light cream

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and celery salt until well blended. Gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form, and then stir in the chicken stock. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the soup begins to thicken. Add the onion and lobster; season with paprika. Cook and stir for 10 more minutes. Stir in the cream, heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 842.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

LOBSTER BISQUE



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My grandmother would make lobster bisque all the time, so it's always been a comforting recipe to me. If you don't care to cook live lobsters, they can usually cook it where you buy them. Just be sure to tell them to keep the shells; they are key to this delicious soup! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 live lobsters (about 1 pound each)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup white wine or sherry
1 carton (32 ounces) seafood stock
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, add 2 inches of water; bring to a rolling boil. Add lobsters, cover, and steam for 8 minutes. Remove lobsters, reserving liquid. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from claws and tail, reserving any juices; refrigerate meat and juices. , In the same Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-high heat until tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it starts to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine and simmer until reduced by half. Add lobster shells, bodies, reserved cooking liquid, reserved lobster juices and stock. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook 1 hour. Strain mixture, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible; discard shells and solids. , Return liquid to Dutch oven. Add rice and cook until extremely soft, 25-30 minutes. Puree in a blender until smooth. Add cream, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to very low simmer; add reserved lobster meat and cook until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with additional black pepper and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 26g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your bisque will taste. If you can, use live lobsters for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the lobsters: Overcooked lobsters will become tough and rubbery. Cook them until they are just opaque, about 2-3 minutes per pound.
  • Use a good quality lobster stock: The lobster stock is the base of the bisque, so it's important to use a good one. You can make your own lobster stock or use a store-bought brand.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: You can add different ingredients to your bisque to create different flavors. For example, you could add cognac, sherry, or white wine. You could also add vegetables like carrots, celery, or onions.
  • Serve the bisque with a garnish: A garnish will add a touch of elegance to your bisque. You could use chopped chives, parsley, or tarragon.

Conclusion:

Lobster bisque is a delicious and luxurious soup that is perfect for a special occasion. It is relatively easy to make, but it does take some time. If you follow the tips above, you can make a lobster bisque that will impress your guests.

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