Maine Lobster Bisque Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 quart Lobster Stock (see below)
- 4 quart heavy cream, scalded Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. dry sherry
- 4 x cooked lobster tails, diced
- 4 Tbsp. snipped chives
- 1/2 c. Chive Oil (see below) Fried leeks for garnish, if you like Shells from 4 lobsters, crushed
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 3 ounce brandy
- 1/4 c. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 c. minced onion
- 1 1/4 c. each, minced celery and carrots 3 qts water, or possibly sufficient to cover shells 3/4 c. dry white wine
- 2 x bay leaves
- 12 x peppercorns Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 ounce fresh chives
- 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- For the Maine Lobster Bisque:1. In a large saucepan, reduce lobster stock by half. Add in the cream and reduce mix by half again. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Before serving, add in the dry sherry and lobster meat, and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, till lobster is heated through. Stir in the chives.
- 3. Transfer the soup to serving bowls and garnish with the Chive Oil and leeks.
- For the Lobster Stock:In a large casserole set over moderately high heat, sear the shells in the oil till bright red. Add in the garlic and toss to coat for 1 minute. Deglaze with the brandy, stirring. Add in the tomato paste, vegetables, water, wine, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt to taste. Bring liquid to a boil and simmer till reduced by 1/3. Strain and cold.
- For the Chive Oil:1. In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch the chives for 20 seconds, drain, can refresh in ice water. Drain again. Pat dry.
- 2. In a blender or possibly food processor, combine the chives and oil and blend till combined well. Transfer mix to a saucepan set over moderate heat and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon. Simmer 2 min.
- 3. Strain the mix into a bowl through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Cold and store in a cold dry place till ready to use.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 361g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 1086 | |
| Calories from Fat 961 | 88% |
| Total Fat 109.2g | 137% |
| Saturated Fat 58.1g | 232% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 329mg | 110% |
| Sodium 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium 435mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 15.68g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.84g | 3% |
| Protein 6.07g | 10% |
