Decadent Lobster Bisque with Garlic Butter - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 4 lobster tails, fresh or thawed, shells reserved
• 1/2 lb shrimp or clams, optional substitution
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch lemon zest
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or Old Bay seasoning
• 1 bouillon cube
• Fresh tarragon, for garnish