How to Make a Delicious Lobster Bisque - Recipe by Chef Carlo
Are you craving a rich and creamy lobster bisque? Look no further! In this recipe, Chef Carlo will guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and satisfying lobster bisque from scratch. With ingredients such as fresh lobster shells, diced tomatoes, onions, leeks, celery, carrots, clarified butter, thyme, sherry, and heavy cream, this bisque is packed with delicious flavors. Chef Carlo will show you how to sauté and break down the shells, add the aromatic mirepoix, simmer the stock, strain it, and finish the sauce. The result is a velvety smooth bisque that will impress your family and friends. Serve this lobster bisque as a starter at your next dinner party, and get ready for compliments!
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of lobster shells
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup of onion
- 1 1/2 cups of leeks
- 1 cup of celery
- 1/2 cup of carrots
- 2 ounces of clarified butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 2 1/2 ounces of sherry
- 4 cups of heavy cream
Cooking steps:
- Start by sautéing and breaking down the lobster shells in clarified butter on high heat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, onions, leeks, celery, carrots, thyme, and pepper.
- Pour in the fish stock and let it simmer for 35 minutes. Strain the stock.
- Finish the sauce by adding reduced heavy cream and sherry. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Optionally, add fresh parsley on top for a burst of flavor.
- Serve the bisque hot and enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of your homemade lobster bisque.
