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Creamy Lobster Bisque is a rich and velvety seafood soup made with tender lobster meat, aromatic vegetables, seafood stock, and smooth cream. This elegant yet easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (or 1 whole lobster)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook lobster tails for 5–6 minutes until shells turn red and meat is opaque.
  2. Remove lobster meat from shells, chop into small pieces, and reserve shells.
  3. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté lobster shells for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir continuously for another minute to form a light roux.
  7. Slowly add seafood stock while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes.
  8. Remove lobster shells and blend soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender.
  9. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream gently.
  10. Add chopped lobster meat and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  11. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
  • For ultra-smooth texture, strain the soup after blending.
  • Simmer shells thoroughly to maximize lobster flavor.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently.

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