Brookdale Living's Recipe

Lobster and Shrimp Bisque with Fresh Tarragon

Category: Recipes

8 Oz. cooked Lobster Meat
8 Oz. cooked Shrimp
6 Tbsp. Butter
1 Cup minced Green Onions
½ Cup minced Celery
1 Tbsp. minced Carrots
6 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour
2 ½ Cup Half and Half
2 ½ Cup Chicken Broth
¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
¼ Tsp.White Pepper
1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
6 Oz. Tomato Paste
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Sprig chopped Tarragon Leaves
10 Each of cooked Shrimp


1. Melt butter over low heat in saucepan. Add minced onion, celery, and carrots. Cover and sweat until tender (approx 5 minutes).

2.Whisk in flour and cook for two minutes.

3.Whisk in Seasonings, Half and Half Broth and Tomato Paste, bring to a boil while whisking occasionally.

4. Add cooked Lobster and shrimp, place in blender to puree.

5. Serve and garnish with a single cooked shrimp and fresh Tarragon.


Recipe Serves:
10 - 8.0 oz Servings



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