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Lobster Bisque with Butter Poached Lobster & Chervil

Seafood, Soups

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for Lobster Bisque
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onion, large dice
1/4 cup Celery, large dice
1/4 cup Carrots, cut in half
2 each 1 1/4 lb Lobsters,
separated meat & shells (see recipe)
1/2 cup Tomato Paste
1/4 cup Brandy
1 cup White Wine
4 cup Water
1/4 cup Basil
2 tbsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp White Pepper
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cup Roux (see recipe)
2 cup Heavy Cream
4 tbsp Cold Butter
2 tbsp Water
Salt & White Pepper
12 Chervil Leaves

Ingredients for Roux
3 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup Flour

Ingredients for Lobster Cooking Process
3 gallon Water
1/2 cup Salt

Method for Roux

• Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add butter.
• Melt butter completely and add flour.
• Incorporate evenly and cook for 5 minutes.
• Place roux in container and refrigerate.

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