Creamy Lobster Bisque
Why be decadent in public when you can have the exuberant experience at your home table.
1 lobster
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 leeks (white to light green part), halved lengthwise
1 medium onion, halved
1 shallot, halved
1 stalk celery, in big chunks
2 carrots, in big chunks
6 springs fresh thyme
2 strips orange zest 1” wide by 3” long
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup cognac
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
Pitch of nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Finely grated orange zest, for garnish
Finely chopped chives, for garnish
Find the full recipe at MAZA Cooking Journals available for free at the iTunes store.
