Gordon Ramsay Lobster Bisque Recipe
Craving something elegant? Try this Gordon Ramsay inspired Lobster Bisque recipe for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Click here for the full instructions!
Ingredients
- 2 whole cooked lobsters meat removed and shells reserved
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup brandy optional
- 4 cups fish or seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Roughly chop the lobster shells and set aside the meat.
- Sauté vegetables in butter until they are soft.
- Add lobster shells and cook until they turn bright red.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for two minutes.
- Pour in brandy and deglaze the pan carefully.
- Add stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve.
- Return liquid to the pot and whisk in heavy cream.
- Simmer until the soup thickens slightly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Serve warm with chopped lobster meat on top.
Notes
Ensure you strain the soup well to get a smooth, silky texture.