Crack the lobster claws and cut the body and tail into four or five pieces.
Set aside.
Vegetable Saunter:
Sauté the carrots and chopped onion in 25g/1oz of butter for 5 minutes.
Lobster Ballet:
Add the bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and lobster pieces.
Cook for about 5 minutes until the lobster turns red.
Add 2 tablespoons of Cognac and ignite.
Flame Embrace:
When the flames die down, add the white wine and fish stock.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Lobster Unveiling:
Remove the meat from the lobster, reserving the shells and broth.
Roux Symphony:
In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining butter.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to make a roux.
Milk Fusion:
Gradually add the boiling milk, whisking or stirring until smooth.
Shell Infusion:
Crush the lobster shells and add them to the sauce.
Pour in the reserved broth with the vegetables.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Strain through a sieve into a clean pan.
Creamy Overture:
Bring the strained liquid to a boil and stir in the double cream.
Finale:
To serve, add the lobster meat and the remaining Cognac.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the Decadent Lobster Elegance hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:Pair this luxurious Lobster Bisque with a rich and buttery Chardonnay or a Champagne. The wine's complexity and effervescence will complement the velvety texture and rich flavors of the bisque, creating a dining experience fit for royalty. Cheers to indulgent sips and exquisite bites!