Luscious Lobster Bisque

Luscious Lobster Bisque – A seafood bisque is a rich and flavorful soup, brimming with tender chunks of crab, shrimp, and lobster. This recipe is not difficult to make, but it delivers an impressive and satisfying meal perfect for a special occasion or a comforting winter dinner.

Luscious Lobster Bisque

Serves 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
• 1/2 pound cooked crab meat, picked
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Garlic ciabatta bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add the white wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the wine has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, lobster meat, crab meat, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes, or until the seafood is warmed through.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
8. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with warm garlic ciabatta bread.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use lobster bisque instead of chicken broth.
• If you don’t have cooked lobster, crab, and shrimp, you can use 2 pounds of your favorite seafood combination.
• Be sure to chop the cooked seafood into bite-sized pieces.
• You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice.
• Leftover seafood bisque can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Suggested Pairings

• A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio will complement the rich flavors of the bisque.
• If you prefer red wine, a light-bodied Pinot Noir or Gamay would be a good choice.
• For a festive touch, you could also serve a glass of sparkling wine.

I hope you enjoy this delicious and heartwarming recipe for Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster!