Lobster bisque
Lobster bisque is a French soup that is traditionally made with lobster, fish stock, butter, flour, and cream. It is typically seasoned with sherry, salt, and pepper.
The first recorded recipe for lobster bisque was in the 18th century. It was made with a lobster stock and thickened with flour and cream. The soup was then strained and served with sherry.
Lobster bisque became popular in America in the 19th century. The first cookbook with a recipe for lobster bisque was published in 1876. The dish became even more popular in the early 20th century, when it was served in fashionable restaurants.
Advice
Making lobster bisque can be a daunting task, but with the right combination of ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious dish! Start by sautéing some shallots and garlic in butter, then add white wine and lobster stock to the pan. After that, whisk in some tomato paste, heavy cream, fresh tarragon, and cayenne pepper. Finally, add the lobster meat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Be sure to season the bisque with salt and pepper to taste before serving. For best results, use fresh lobster meat, as it will lend greater flavor to the dish. Lastly, top the bisque with a generous dollop of butter and a sprinkle of fresh tarragon to add a beautiful presentation.
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Recipes
Lobster Bisque
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- heavy cream
- sherry
- carrot
- onion
- grain white rice
- fish stock
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- garlic
- live lobster
- celery
- tarragon
- thyme
Lobster Bisque
- heavy cream
- tomato paste
- thyme
- creole seasoning
- white wine
- onion
- paprika
- white pepper
- celery
- cayenne pepper
- olive oil
- worcestershire sauce
- garlic
- lobster stock
- butter
- lobster tail
Classic Lobster Bisque
- celery
- sherry
- heavy cream
- shallot
- tomato paste
- garlic
- cornstarch
- bay leaf
- lobster
- fish stock
- water
- butter
The Best Lobster Bisque (Ruth's Chris Copycat Recipe)
- cornstarch
- water
- garlic
- celery
- onion
- tomato
- carrot
- brandy
- sherry
- whipping cream
- black peppercorn
- salt
- tomato paste
- clam juice
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- tarragon
- lobster tail
- thyme
- black pepper
- water
French-Style Lobster Bisque
- cognac
- paprika
- chicken stock
- heavy cream
- white wine
- black pepper
- lobster meat
- carrot
- onion
- salt
- milk
- all purpose flour
- butter
Lobster Bisque
- lobster
- steak sauce
- sherry
- butter
- milk
- all purpose flour
- black pepper
- salt
Lobster Bisque Recipe
- cayenne pepper
- coriander seed
- salt
- chive
- white wine
- butter
- bay leaf
- heavy cream
- olive oil
- brandy
- tomato paste
- carrot
- onion
- parsley
- tarragon
- live lobster
- celery
- garlic
- chicken stock
Restaurant Quality Lobster Bisque
- heavy cream
- tarragon
- thyme
- carrot
- onion
- sherry
- white rice
- cayenne pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic
- live lobster
- celery
- clam broth
- tomato paste
Gluten-Free Lobster Bisque Recipe
- celery
- tomato paste
- bay seasoning
- lobster meat
- sugar
- cayenne pepper
- half
- green onion
- paprika
- sherry
- butter
- rice flour
- salt
- pepper
Lobster Bisque
- heavy cream
- thyme
- salt
- shallot
- water
- white wine
- pepper
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- garlic
- carrot
- celery
- butter
- lobster tail
- lobster stock
Lobster Bisque
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- brandy
- heavy cream
- cornstarch
- maine lobster
- garlic
- bay leaf
- onion
- parsley
- white wine
- chive
- olive oil
- tomato paste
- carrot
- celery
- shallot
- egg yolk
- fish stock
- butter
- thyme
Lobster Bisque
- onion
- white wine
- smoked paprika
- bay leaf
- thyme
- carrot
- celery
- heavy cream
- lobster meat
- cognac
- cayenne pepper
- seafood stock
- butter
- all purpose flour
- tomato paste
- garlic
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
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Correlated with Higher Ratings
- onion
- garlic
- carrot
Staple Ingredients
- celery 75%
- salt 75%
- tomato paste 75%
Common Ingredients
- butter 67%
- garlic 67%
- heavy cream 67%
Usual Ingredients
- carrot 58%
- onion 58%
- cayenne pepper 50%
- sherry 50%
- thyme 50%
Rarey Ingredients
- olive oil 42%
- white wine 42%