Description
A luxurious and comforting creamy lobster bisque that captures the essence of oceanic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow the flavors to meld.
- Meanwhile, cook the lobster tails in a separate pot of boiling water until cooked through. Remove from the water, cool slightly, and chop into pieces.
- Add the chopped lobster to the bisque and allow it to simmer for a few minutes, letting the seafood flavors infuse.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
Use fresh lobster tails for the best flavor and customize the texture with heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lobster bisque, creamy soup, seafood recipe, comfort food