Lobster Bisque
Ingredients
- 1 large (2 1/2 lb) lobster, boiled
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 quart milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- paprika
Instructions
Remove meat from shell and cut in cubes; break body and claws, cover with cold water, bring slowly to a boil and simmer 1/2 hour; drain, add stock to milk and scald. Melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in flour; gradually stir in hot liquid and cook 5 minutes, stirring until smooth and thickened. Add seasonings and lobster meat, and heat thoroughly. Serve with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, placing 1 teaspoon in each dish. Approximate yield : 6 portions.