Lobster Bisque Recipe

Name: Lobster Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. half and half; crushed shells from 4 (1 pound) cooked lobsters; 8 Tbsp. butter; 4 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. tomato paste; 1/2 tsp. paprika; dash of nutmeg; 1 c. lobster meat; 1/2 c. cream sherry; salt and white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 c. half and half
crushed shells from 4 (1 pound) cooked lobsters
8 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of nutmeg
1 c. lobster meat
1/2 c. cream sherry
salt and white pepper to taste

1
Simmer half and half with crushed lobster shells and four tablespoons of butter for 15 minutes.
2
Strain, pressing on shells and reserve liquid.
3
In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.
4
Sprinkle in flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, keeping heat low so mixture doesn't brown.
5
Add tomato paste, paprika and nutmeg.
6
Whisk half and half into butter-flour mixture.
7
Bring to a boil, stirring to thicken. Add lobster meat and sherry.
8
Simmer gently 5 minutes and season to taste.

673

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. half and half, crushed shells from 4 (1 pound) cooked lobsters, 8 Tbsp. butter, 4 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, Lobster 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.

Lobster Bisque

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