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Ann-Natasha Mathieu's Maine Lobster Bisque Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
3-4 cups (Maine) lobster meat or 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, cut in medium chunks 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth (fat free) 3/4 cup dry sherry (NOT cooking sherry) 4 cups light cream or half 'n half 3 tsps. tomato paste few dashes white pepper 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning Paprika, to taste (a few good dashes)
Directions:
In a large saucepot, sauté lobster meat in 1/4 cup melted butter, stirring constantly, on medium-high heat, until no butter remains (about 5 minutes). Remove lobster; set aside. In same saucepot, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter; add onion and sauté, stirring, until soft. Stir in the flour; mix well and keep stirring until well blended. Slowly add the chicken broth; continue to cook until mixture is thick and bubbly. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes more. Add sautéed lobster and the dry sherry. Bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the light cream, tomato paste, pepper, Old Bay Seasoning and paprika. Heat through, but do not allow to BOIL. Serves 4-6. note: best to make a day before serving.
contributed by Ann-Natasha Mathieu from China Lake, Maine
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