Lobster Broth

Name: Lobster Broth
Ingredients: 5 (1 1/2-2 lb.) fresh Maine lobsters, shells cracked, tail meat removed and saved for another use, gills removed and discarded.; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and chopped; 2 ribs celery, trimmed, and chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and chopped; 1⁄4 cup brandy; 3 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes; 1⁄2 cup tomato purée; 2 tsp. black peppercorns

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This rich, sweet, slightly tangy broth not only makes a great base for bisque, it also can be reduced and served over steamed fish, prawns, even filet.

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Ingredients

5 (1 1/2-2 lb.) fresh Maine lobsters, shells cracked, tail meat removed and saved for another use, gills removed and discarded.
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots, peeled, trimmed, and chopped
2 ribs celery, trimmed, and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 head garlic, cloves separated, peeled, and chopped
1⁄4 cup brandy
3 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes
1⁄2 cup tomato purée
2 tsp. black peppercorns