Lobster Bisque
A creamy and flavorful bisque made with expired but safe-to-use lobster.
Ingredients
- 1 lb expired lobster meat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
Add the flour to the pot and stir well to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the seafood stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the expired lobster meat to the pot and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the lobster is heated through.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
Return the bisque to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the bisque for an additional 5 minutes to heat the cream through.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.