Gluten-Free Classic Lobster Bisque

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Gluten-Free Classic Lobster Bisque, a rich and creamy seafood soup that's perfect for a special occasion or an elegant dinner at home. This recipe transforms fresh, tender lobster meat into a velvety bisque, thickened naturally with gluten-free cornstarch for a celiac-friendly twist on the French classic. The base is layered with aromatic sautéed vegetables, tomato paste, and dry white wine, simmered with hearty seafood stock and fragrant lobster shells to build unparalleled depth of flavor. Finished with heavy cream, paprika, and a garnish of fresh parsley, this sophisticated dish is both comforting and gourmet. Serve piping hot to highlight its silky texture and savory complexity—your guests will be asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 (1.5 pounds each) Live Lobsters
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 small Carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 large Celery Stalk, chopped
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Dry White Wine
• 4 cups Seafood Stock
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tablespoon Gluten-Free Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by boiling the lobsters. In a large pot, bring about 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add the lobsters headfirst and cover the pot. Cook for about 8 minutes, until they turn bright red. Remove the lobsters and set them aside to cool.

Step 2

Once cool, crack the lobsters and remove the meat from the claws, tail, and knuckles. Chop the meat into bite-sized chunks and refrigerate. Save the shells separately.

Step 3

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lobster shells, white wine, seafood stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to develop.

Step 5

Remove the pot from heat and strain the bisque into another large pot using a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 6

Return the bisque to a gentle simmer. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the bisque to thicken it slightly, simmering for about 5 more minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the cream and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add in the reserved lobster meat and simmer just until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3329.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2947.0

Total Fat 169.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 1323.6mg	0%
Sodium 9548.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 232.2g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 1572.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 4928.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 7.5%