Creamy Lobster and Shrimp Bisque 🦞🍤
Ingredients:
• 1 lobster tail (6-8 oz), cooked and chopped
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cups seafood stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup dry white cooking wine or substitute with seafood stock
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
1️⃣ In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes to enhance flavors.
3️⃣ Pour in seafood stock and white cooking wine (or extra stock). Simmer for 10 minutes.
4️⃣ Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. (If using a regular blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending in batches.)
5️⃣ Return the bisque to the pot and add shrimp. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and fully cooked.
6️⃣ Add the cooked lobster meat and stir gently to warm through.
7️⃣ Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories 310
Fat 20g
Carbs 8g
Protein 23g
Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins | Servings: 4 | Kcal: 310
Savor the luxurious taste of this creamy bisque with every spoonful. Perfect for a cozy dinner! ❤️✨