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Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster Bisque Recipe in Just 45 Min

garlic butter lobster bisque
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A rich and creamy garlic butter lobster bisque with a smooth texture and deep flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Remove lobster meat from shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve shells.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté until softened (5 minutes).
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.
  5. Pour in seafood stock, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  6. Add lobster shells, paprika, cayenne, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove shells and bay leaf, then blend the soup until smooth.
  8. Return soup to the pot, stir in heavy cream and lobster meat. Cook until lobster is tender (3-5 minutes).
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, roast lobster shells before making the stock.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
  • Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers.

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