Ajeen Beckford Lobster Bisque Recipe

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Ajeen Beckford Lobster Bisque
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Ingredients:

  • 4 1/2 lbs clean lobster shells
  • 2 oz olive oil
  • 7 oz brandy
  • 1 lb mirepoix (including fennel if possible)
  • 8 oz vermouth
  • 25 oz white wine
  • 4 quarts stock
  • 2 oz scallions
  • 2 oz garlic
  • 2 1/2 oz long grain rice
  • 25 oz 35% cream
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 5 oz butter

Directions:

  1. 1. Chop shells roughly.
  2. 2. Roast shells until red and dry.
  3. 3. In a large pot add the oil and shells. Sauté and flame with brandy.
  4. 4. Add the mirepoix an cook until a little soft. Add the tomato paste and blend well over low heat.
  5. 5. Deglaze with vermouth until dry and then add the wine and reduce by1/3.
  6. 6. Add the stock, spice bag and simmer for 1 hour. Skim often.
  7. 7. Add the rice and simmer for a further hour.
  8. 8. Discard lobster shells and put through a food processor and then a fine strainer.
  9. 9. Steep the basil and vanilla in cream for 10minutes. Remoe and add the cream to the bisque. Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice.
  10. 10. Monte with butter. The bisque can be frothed with a hand blender just before serving. Garnish with some finely chopped lobster meat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1678.9 Kcal (7029 kJ)
Calories from fat 973.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108.12g 166%
Cholesterol 102.44mg 34%
Sodium 2732.57mg 114%
Potassium 2638.08mg 56%
Total Carbs 67.78g 23%
Sugars 22.71g 91%
Dietary Fiber 5.59g 22%
Protein 37.83g 76%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 35%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 55%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 171.4mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.97 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.37g 166%
Cholesterol 6.04mg 34%
Sodium 161.09mg 114%
Potassium 155.52mg 56%
Total Carbs 4g 23%
Sugars 1.34g 91%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 22%
Protein 2.23g 76%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 55%
Iron 0.1mg 14%
Calcium 10.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 41.8
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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