Langoustine Bisque

This soup was made and served at my grocery store to promote Langoustine (a small lobster like creature). It was delicious, but I haven't made it myself yet. Good luck.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  langoustine, cooked (or substitute prawns or lobster tail)
• 1⁄2 cup  minced shallot
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup dry sherry
• 4  cups milk
• 1⁄4 fresh parsley, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 2  teaspoons salt
•  white pepper

Directions

1. Chop up 1 c of Langoustine.
2. Reserve the rest Melt butter in soup pot.
3. Saute the minced shallots for a few minutes.
4. Add the chopped Langoustine.
5. Stir in the flour until smooth.
6. Cook for a minute stirring constantly.
7. Lower heat to simmer.
8. Gradually add sherry, continuing to stir, then gradually add milk as well, whisking til smooth.
9. Heat the soup on medium low, but do NOT bring to a boil.
10. Add the rest of the ingredients.
11. Stir in the langoustine and cook until heated through.