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Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque

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Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque

 

Ingredients:

  • Lobster tails: 2 large, cooked and meat removed (reserve shells)
  • Shrimp: 1/2 pound (225g), peeled and deveined
  • Butter: 4 tablespoons
  • Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
  • Carrot: 1 small, finely chopped
  • Celery: 1 stalk, finely chopped
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Cognac or brandy: 1/4 cup (optional)
  • Fish stock or seafood stock: 4 cups
  • Heavy cream: 1 cup
  • Bay leaf: 1
  • Thyme: 1 teaspoon, dried
  • Paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Chives: Fresh, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the lobster and shrimp:
    • If the lobster is not already cooked, boil the lobster tails in salted water for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the shells.
    • Peel and devein the shrimp, and set aside with the lobster meat.
  2. Make the bisque base:
    • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Add the cognac or brandy, if using, and allow it to cook off for a minute.
    • Add the reserved lobster shells to the pot, followed by the fish or seafood stock, bay leaf, thyme, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to extract the flavors from the shells.
  3. Blend and strain:
    • After simmering, remove the lobster shells and bay leaf from the pot. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
    • Strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve back into the pot to ensure a silky smooth texture.
  4. Finish the bisque:
    • Return the strained bisque to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add the chopped lobster meat and shrimp to the bisque, cooking gently until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve:
    • Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
    • Serve hot, with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

This Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque is luxurious and full of deep, rich seafood flavors, making it a perfect dish for a special occasion or a comforting, indulgent meal. Enjoy!

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