Lobster Bisque

Name: Lobster Bisque
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon lobster base (better than boulion); 4 ounces tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 4 tablespoons butter

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Recipe by HeidiSue

I can't remember where the original recipe came from, but I have worked on this for some time and it is so good. Simple, quick and yummy. You can substitute crawfish or shrimp for the lobster.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 2-3

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks
2

tablespoons minced shallots
2

tablespoons chopped green onions
3

garlic cloves, crushed
¹⁄₄

cup white wine
2

teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2

teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1

teaspoon dried thyme
6

tablespoons dry sherry
1

teaspoon paprika
1

cup hot water
1

teaspoon lobster base (better than boulion)
4

ounces tomato paste
2

bay leaves
2

cups heavy whipping cream
4

tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS

In a saute pan heat a little oil over med-high heat and saute shallots, onions, and garlic for one minute.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
Add the worcestershire, tabasco, and thyme and saute for another minute.
Deglaze the pan with the sherry.
Add the paprika, hot water and lobster base and combine well.
Stir in tomato paste and add the bay leaves.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Whisk in heavy cream and the butter and bring to a boil.
Add the lobster and simmer until cooked through.
Serve with crusty garlic bread.

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