Lobster Bisque

Health score
11%
Lobster Bisque
20 min.
4
229kcal

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Lobster Bisque: A Delectable Seafood Sensation

Indulge in the luxurious taste of our Lobster Bisque, a velvety and rich soup that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This exquisite recipe, which serves 4, can be ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect main course for any special occasion or a simple yet elegant weekday meal.

With each serving containing only 229 calories, this bisque is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a guilt-free pleasure. The harmonious blend of ingredients, including 1 pound of succulent cooked and cubed lobster meat, creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your palate delighted.

Prepared with a mix of chicken broth and milk, this bisque is enriched with the umami depth of Worcestershire sauce, a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, and a touch of sweetness from onions. The secret to its creamy texture lies in the perfect emulsion of butter and all-purpose flour, whisked together to create a silky base that binds all the flavors together.

Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this Lobster Bisque is sure to impress. So, grab your frying pan, whisk, and pot, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • pinch ground pepper 
  • pound live maine lobsters cubed cooked
  • cups milk 
  • medium slices onion 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a small frying pan place 1/4 cup chicken broth and the onion. Cook over a low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. In a medium size pot over medium heat melt the butter. Slowly whisk in flour.
  3. Whisk until a creamy mixture is created.
  4. Gradually pour in broth, whisking constantly.
  5. Whisk in milk, salt, onion, lobster meat, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper.
  6. Heat until soup is almost boiling. Do not boil the soup as the milk will curdle when boiled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein41.76%
Fat42.25%
Carbs15.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.5
Glycemic Load
4.25
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.815217579189%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:228.74kcal
11.44%
Fat:10.6g
16.3%
Saturated Fat:6.09g
38.04%
Carbohydrates:9.03g
3.01%
Net Carbohydrates:8.91g
3.24%
Sugar:6.23g
6.93%
Cholesterol:174.88mg
58.29%
Sodium:1089.54mg
47.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.57g
47.13%
Selenium:76.02µg
108.61%
Copper:1.55mg
77.36%
Vitamin B12:2.1µg
35%
Phosphorus:314.54mg
31.45%
Zinc:4.58mg
30.54%
Calcium:251.04mg
25.1%
Vitamin B5:2.13mg
21.28%
Magnesium:59.48mg
14.87%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.18%
Potassium:433.36mg
12.38%
Vitamin B3:2.29mg
11.47%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.77%
Vitamin D:1.34µg
8.95%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.93%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.29%
Vitamin A:389.29IU
7.79%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.14%
Folate:18.59µg
4.65%
Iron:0.56mg
3.09%
Source:Allrecipes