Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 4 teaspoons lobster base; 1 teaspoon chicken base; 1 cup white wine; 7 ounces small can tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves; ¼ cup minced onion; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 3 tablespoons flour, mixed well with 1/3 c water; ½ cup white wine; 3 cups half-and-half (I sub milk for this if you are feeling indulgent, try cream); ½ cup minced shrimp

Servings: persons

3 cups water
4 teaspoons lobster base
1 teaspoon chicken base
1 cup white wine
7 ounces small can tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
¼ cup minced onion
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons flour, mixed well with 1/3 c water
½ cup white wine
3 cups half-and-half (I sub milk for this if you are feeling indulgent, try cream)
½ cup minced shrimp

1
In a medium sized pot add the water, chicken base, lobster base, 1 C white wine and tomato paste.
2
Mix well and heat on medium while assembling seasonings.
3
Add seasonings: onion, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and bay leaf.
4
Boil until onions and garlic are tender - about 7 minutes.
5
Mix slurry well and whisk into soup, stirring frequently to avoid lumps.
6
(It should be very thick at this point but dont worry because later you will thin it with half and half, if it isnt thin enough add more slurry and keep stirring!
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Cook on medium for about 5 more minutes.
9
Remove bay leaf, turn heat down to low or simmer and add 1/2 C wine and 3 C half and half (if subbing milk do not let come to a boil) and shrimp and heat through.
10
Garnish with parsley and serve with salad and bread for a meal or enjoy as a starter.
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**The bases used in this recipe are very salty, please do not salt until tasting this and if it is too salty add more water or half and half to balance.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 4 teaspoons lobster base, 1 teaspoon chicken base, 1 cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque

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