Lobster Bisque Recipe

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Lobster Bisque
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Ingredients:

  • 1 whole lobster (1-1 1/2 lbs)
  • 1 quart milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • to taste cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. In large sauce pan, bring enough water to cover lobster to a boil. Plunge lobster into pot head first.
  2. Reheat to boiling; reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until shell is red, lifting lid occasionally to let steam escape.
  3. Place boiled lobster aside to cool until it can be handled. Remove meat. Reserve the coral and the green fat.
  4. Put the cold water into a sauce pan and add the broken claws and shells. Bring to the simmering point and simmer 20 minutes.
  5. Melt butter in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add milk until warmed.
  6. Slowly whisk in flour until a sauce is formed.
  7. Drain the lobster broth and add to the sauce. Dice the lobster meat and add.
  8. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Just before serving, add the coral mashed with the green fat. Mix thoroughly, reheat and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 353.44 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.84g 23%
Cholesterol 215.41mg 72%
Sodium 913.8mg 38%
Potassium 687.4mg 15%
Total Carbs 21.57g 7%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 32.77g 66%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 455mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.41 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.13g 23%
Cholesterol 45.35mg 72%
Sodium 192.39mg 38%
Potassium 144.72mg 15%
Total Carbs 4.54g 7%
Sugars 2.58g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 4%
Protein 6.9g 66%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 95.8mg 45%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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