Lobster Bisque

Name: Lobster Bisque
Ingredients: 1 lb. lobster base; 2 gal. half and half; 2 gal. milk; 24 oz. sherry; 1 Tbsp. salt; 3/4 c. paprika; 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 2 1/2 lb. raw rock lobster meat (and scrap Danish); 4 lb. roux

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. lobster base
2 gal. half and half
2 gal. milk
24 oz. sherry
1 Tbsp. salt
3/4 c. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
2 1/2 lb. raw rock lobster meat (and scrap Danish)
4 lb. roux

Directions

1

In a large steam kettle, bring milk and half and half to 160°. Add lobster base, paprika, salt, white pepper and sherry.
2

Stir well.
3

Add roux and stir well.
4

Cook 8 to 10 minutes at 180°. Drain through china cap and add lobster meat (steamed 2 minutes) at the end.
5

Yields 5 gallons.