Description
Indulge in a creamy, luxurious bisque that brings elegance and comfort to your dining table. This delightful seafood chowder features tender lobster meat simmered with aromatic vegetables, all enveloped in a rich and smooth broth. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy evening meal, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Serve it as an impressive appetizer or a main course that will leave your guests raving about its flavor and presentation. With simple steps and common ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lobster tails, raw
- 10 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups dry white grape juice
- 5 cups lobster stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil lobster tails for 6–8 minutes until bright red; cool and chop meat.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in thyme and tomato paste; cook for another minute. Add flour and whisk until combined.
- Gradually pour in grape juice while whisking to deglaze the pot.
- Add lobster stock; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and stir in cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in chopped lobster meat and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with thyme stems before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg