RECIPE 42: Red Lobster Lobster Bisque (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 75 minutes👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
RECIPE 42: Red Lobster Lobster Bisque (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
420
Protein
24g
Carbs
12g
Fiber
1g

Health Benefits

Gut Health6/10
Anti-Inflammatory4/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •- 1.5 lbs fresh lobster meat (plus shells)
  • •- 6 cups seafood stock
  • •- 2.5 cups heavy cream
  • •- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • •- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • •- 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • •- 3 celery stalks, finely diced
  • •- 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • •- 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • •- 1/4 cup sherry
  • •- 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • •- 1 tsp salt
  • •- 1/2 tsp white pepper

Instructions

  1. 11. Make stock using lobster shells: Simmer shells in seafood stock for 30 minutes, strain.
  2. 22. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
  3. 33. Add flour to make roux, cook 3-4 minutes until blonde.
  4. 44. Gradually whisk in strained stock, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning.
  5. 55. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 66. Remove 2 cups soup, blend until smooth, return to pot.
  7. 77. Temper cream: Slowly add 1 cup hot soup to cream, then add mixture back to pot.
  8. 88. Add lobster meat, simmer 5 minutes (do not boil).
  9. 99. Finish with sherry, salt, pepper.
  10. 1010. Strain through fine-mesh sieve twice for silky texture.