Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque 

Ingredients:

1/2 lb lobster meat, or one tail worth, cut into small chunks

2 tbsp shallots, minced

2 tbsp scallions, chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/4 cup dry, white wine

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp tabasco sauce

1 tsp dried thyme

1/4 cup dry sherry, cooking wine

1 tsp paprika

1 cup hot water

2 bay leaves

4 oz tomato paste

2 cups heavy whipping cream

4 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions:

1. In a medium sauté pan, heat about 1 tbsp olive oil, over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.

2. Deglaze the pan by adding wine, scrape any brown bits at this time. Add the Worcestershire sauce, tabasco and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze again, this time with the sherry. 

3. Add the paprika and hot water and stir well. Stir in the tomato paste and add the bay leaves. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Whisk in the heavy cream (slowly pour in) and butter and bring to a boil. Add the lobster meat and simmer until cooked through, about 4-6 minutes (keep an eye on the meat - do not over cook). Serve immediately with warm crusty bread.