Lobster Bisque

Butter Poached Lobster Bisque
Serves	Cook Time	Prep time
2	20 minutes	5 minutes
qty	unit	item	condition	substitute	Pause point
2		lobsters tails + claws*	butter poach meat		Not time sensitive
4		lobster knuckles	butter poach meat		Time sensitive
2	cups	lobster stock **
2	tbs	butter
1/2	cups	Shallots	Diced	white onion
3	tbs	flour
2	tsp	salt
1	cups	heavy cream
3/4	cups	dry sherry	reserve 2 tbs for the end
Initial Procedure
Step #
1	melt butter and sauté shallots
2	deglaze using most of the sherry (careful of fire)
3	sprinkle flour over pan and whisk
4	add lobster stock and bring to a boil on high
5	lower heat to medium low and add heavy cream slowly
6	add remainder dry sherry and lobster knuckle meat
7	puree in a blender until somewhat smooth
8	serve in a low bowl with a butter poached tail and claw centered in bisque
*	See Butter Poached Lobster Recipe
**	See Lobster Stock Recipe