Lobster Bisque | Saveur

Ingredients

• 12 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 1 (4-lb.) Maine lobster
• 6 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup brandy
• 3 large shallots, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 cups white wine
• 5 cups fish stock
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp. chopped chives