LOBSTER BISQUE

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h15m

Yield About 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery, including leaves
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot
1 sprig thyme
3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus extra, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon saffron
6 cups heavy cream
1 cup cream sherry
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Fill large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. There should be enough water to cover lobsters completely when immersed. Place live lobsters in boiling water head first to minimize splashing. When water re-boils, turn down the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not overcook lobsters. Remove lobsters from the pot using tongs; save all the water in stockpot as this is now a flavorful stock to be re-used.
  • Place 10 cups of stock in a clean stockpot and put on low heat. Clean claws and tails of lobsters and reserve meat, legs, and swimmerets. After lobsters are cleaned, place shells in stockpot with 10 cups of stock. Cut bodies in quarters and place in stockpot, making sure to include all roe and tomalley in pot. Add 1 cup tomato paste and simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to have heat so high as to burn stock. Pour entire contents of pot through sieve into clean stockpot; this should now be 8 cups of glorious red stock.
  • Place onions, celery, carrots, thyme, parsley and saffron in a large saute pan, add 4 cups stock from original stock pot and put on high heat for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup tomato paste and black pepper. Turn down heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Press entire contents of saute pan through sieve into stockpot of 8 cups previously made stock.
  • To finish Bisque, put pot on medium heat. Add heavy cream slowly, using whisk to blend. Add sherry. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes; bisque will thicken slightly. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and slowly add to bisque with whisk. Simmer on low heat for another 20 minutes.
  • If you prefer your bisque to be thicker, you may add more cornstarch, or perhaps, flour, but have found the bisque thickens nicely over low heat, and additional cornstarch or flour takes away from the wonderful flavor.
  • Place pieces of previous cleaned lobster meat in bowl and add 1 cup of bisque. Garnish with legs and swimmerets around the bowl and one parsley leaf in center, if desired.

Motunrayo Bolaji
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This soup is so rich and flavorful. I love the addition of sherry and cream.


Robi Mondal
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.


Tafadzwa C Rufu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The soup is absolutely delicious.


Bobby Davis
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Christian Davis
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The soup was a little too thick for my taste, so I added a little extra milk. Other than that, it was perfect!


Javed Jadran
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! I used frozen lobster meat and it worked just as well as fresh.


Arsalan Asghar
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood. But I'm so glad I did! The soup was surprisingly delicious. The lobster flavor was subtle and not at all fishy.


THANKGOD YIBATONYE
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This is the best lobster bisque I've ever had. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is velvety smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Kwaw Enock
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly! The soup was rich and creamy, with a delicate lobster flavor. My friends and family loved it.


Adekunle Michael
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This lobster bisque was a hit at my dinner party! The creamy, flavorful broth was packed with tender lobster meat, and the sherry added a delightful depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion soup.


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