Description

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster Bisque with Saffron, a rich and creamy soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. This recipe combines the sweet essence of lobster with the delicate aroma of saffron, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting.

Ingredients

Live Lobsters:

2 (about 1½ pounds each) or 1½ pounds cooked lobster meat

Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons

Onion:

1 small, chopped

Celery Stalk:

1, chopped

Carrot:

1, chopped

Garlic:

2 cloves, minced

Tomato Paste:

1 tablespoon

Dry White Wine:

1/2 cup

Seafood Stock or Fish Stock:

4 cups

Saffron Threads:

1/4 teaspoon

Bay Leaf:

Thyme Leaves:

1 teaspoon fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

Heavy Cream:

1/2 cup

Unsalted Butter:

2 tablespoons

Salt and Pepper:

to taste

Chives or Parsley:

for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Lobsters: If using live lobsters, boil in salted water for 8–10 minutes, then cool and extract meat. Reserve shells.
Sauté Aromatics: In a pot, sauté onion, celery, carrot until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste.
Simmer Stock: Add lobster shells, white wine, saffron, seafood stock, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain and Thicken: Strain the mixture, return to heat, add cream and butter, simmer until thickened.
Finish and Serve: Add lobster meat, season, and warm through. Garnish with chives or parsley before serving.

Notes

You can substitute shrimp shells or fish bones if lobster shells are unavailable.
For a richer bisque, add a splash of cognac before simmering the stock.
Serve with crusty bread or puff pastry rounds for an elegant presentation.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 390
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 135mg