Lobster and Corn Bisque
Photo: flickr user stu_spivack
Ingredients
4 pounds x lobsters - (abt 1 ea)
6 ears sweet corn
4 bay leaves
8 sprg thyme
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 thick strips bacon julienned
2 lrg Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, and
cut into 1/4" dice
1 onion chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 teaspoons chervil leaves
Preparation
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Prepare the corn: Remove husks from the corn and cut kernels off the cobs. Reserve the corn, cobs, and half of the husks.
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Make the bisque: Place the lobster shells, corn cobs, husks, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and peppercorns in a stockpot and add enough water to barely cover. Simmer for 45 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Place the broth in a large saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until reduced to 1 1/2 quarts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Tools
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Yield:
10.0 servings
Added:
Monday, March 8, 2010 - 2:17am