Lobster Bisque Recipe

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Basic Recipe for Lobster Bisque

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes (not including lobster cooking time)
Ingredients:
8 ounces chopped, cooked lobster meat (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
3 cups light cream or half and half
1 tablespoon lobster base
2 ounces brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1-12 ounce can diced tomatoes (including liquid)
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 cup sweet diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley
Preparation:
1. Heat olive oil in saucepan, saute onions and garlic.
2. Puree tomatoes (with liquid), lobster base, and 1/2 cooked onions and garlic. Set aside.
3. Add lobster and cognac to remaining 1/2 onions and garlic. Let simmer 3-4 minutes.
4. In a separate saucepan melt butter, add mixture of flour, paprika and pepper, stirring constantly until smooth - making a roux.
5. Add tomato puree to roux, mix well.
6. Gradually add cream, while stirring, until sauce thickens and is well mixed.
7. Stir in lobster mix and parsley. Stir occasionally on low heat for 10 minutes.
Serving suggestion:
Serve lobster bisque hot as an appetizer, or as a meal, with a side of garlic bread and a small green salad.
Via - http://www.grilling-lobster-tails-and-more.com/