Lobster bisque

Name: Lobster bisque
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 kg Lobster Shells; 2 l Vegetable stock; 250 g Onions; 150 g Carrots; 150 g Leeks; 150 ml Whitewine; 50 g Tomato paste; 1 ea Bayleaf; 2 ea Cloves; 5 ea Peppercorns black; 1 l Cream; 30 g Tomato Paste; Salt, Pepper; 10 small lobster tails; 1 big dash of nice Cognac

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Very Easy

1 h 30 m

We have just started our Mad about Lobster Week here at the Moevenpick Hotel in Accra and I hope you don't mind me sharing some of our favorite recipes. I am now since one week here and have settled quite well. Of course it is a huge difference from working on a ship to coming here, but so far I truly enjoy the challenge.

Preparation

Preparation45 min

Cook time45 min

Cut the vegetables in cubes

Roast the shells in a bit oil, add the vegetables and roast for another 5 minutes. Make sure nothing burns but it can have a bit color
Add Tomato paste and roast for one more minute, than add vegetable stock and spices.

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 45 minutes, strain
Reduce a little, add the cream and season to taste
Add the second bit of tomato paste to color the soup a bit more
You should have about 2 litres of Bisque, then the taste and concentration will be perfect
Take one small lobster tail per person, or half a one depending on budget, fry it slightly in a bit olive oil
Just before serving add the Cognac to the bisque, like this you get the full flavor, maybe top with a little whipped cream and serve immediately

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anonymous

28/03/2012

Can we do the innovation this particular recipe with using main ingredient carrot ?

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