Creole Shrimp and Lobster Bisque

cookiedog's Note:

I watched Paula make this on TV today- Boy does it look good. If lobster is not affordable, you might substitute with canned crab, extra shrimp or as a last resort imitation crab meat.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 2 steamed fresh lobster tails
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 small white onion , finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1⁄3; cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ lb steamed medium shrimp , peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning

Bread Bowl

• 1 round loaf sourdough bread
• olive oil

Garnish

• fresh parsley
• shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Remove lobster meat from shell; coarsely chop and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Add lobster meat and shrimp. Stir in half-and-half and Creole seasoning; cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
6. Meanwhile cut out the center portion of a round loaf of bread. Brush with olive oil and place on a sturdy cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes to seal bowl.
7. Ladle soup into bread bowl and sprinkle on parmesan and parsley if desired.
8. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[gwynn]

This was out of this world good! It was sooooo creamy. Made me feel like I was in Florida. Thanks for posting this recipe.

[Chef Mane Tamer]

I made this one time a long time ago but couldn't find the recipe again. So thrilled as the is absolutely the best bisque ever. I only used crabmeat (leftover lb from Red Lobster) and added just a touch of sherry while thickening. I added another teaspoon of the creole seasoning, to taste. Just fabulous and thank you for the recipe cookie dog!!!

[Chef #809152]

FANTASTIC! I followed recipe as described. So easy to make and so much flavor. My wife was skeptical as she has never eaten this before. She loved it from the first bite. Thank you for providing this recipe