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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 cups Lobster Stock (our recipe can be found in Margaritaville: The Cookbook)
  • 2 tablespoons dry or cream sherry
  • 3 tablespoons cognac
  • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (or substitute 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Coarse sugar (preferably turbinado) or granulated sugar
  • 1/2 pound cooked lobster tail meat, coarsely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons crème fraîche (or sour cream)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Lobster Bisque
  • Place the stock, sherry, and cognac in a large pot set over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes to cook off the alcohol and then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Stir in the tarragon, cream, butter, and xanthan gum. Taste and season the soup with salt, pepper, and sugar. Divide the soup, cooked lobster, crème fraîche, and chives between 4 bowls. Serve immediately.

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This Lobster Bisque recipe is tasty!

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