Lobster Bisque Bomb

Ingredients

• 1 Bread bowl (Round sourdough or Italian loaf, hollowed out)
• 6 oz Lobster meat (Freshly cooked claw and knuckle meat, chopped into large chunks)
• 1.5 cup Lobster bisque (Creamy, smooth lobster-based soup)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (Melted, for drizzling)
• 1 tbsp Fresh chives (Finely chopped for garnish)
• Old Bay seasoning (A pinch for dusting)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the bread bowl by slicing off the top and carefully hollowing out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick wall to prevent leaking.

2. 2

   Toast the bread bowl in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until the interior is slightly crisp and firm.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, gently heat the lobster bisque over medium-low heat until steaming, being careful not to let it boil.

4. 4

   In a separate pan, lightly warm the lobster meat in a tablespoon of butter just until heated through.

5. 5

   Place a layer of warm lobster meat at the bottom of the toasted bread bowl.

6. 6

   Pour the hot lobster bisque over the lobster meat until the bread bowl is nearly full.

7. 7

   Top the bisque with the remaining chunks of lobster meat, piling them high in the center.

8. 8

   Drizzle the melted butter over the exposed lobster meat and the edges of the bread.

9. 9

   Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives and a light dusting of Old Bay seasoning before serving immediately.

Notes

This dish is a signature item at Ford's Black & Blue in Noank, CT. For the best results, use a high-quality, heavy-cream-based bisque that is thick enough to be held by the bread without soaking through too quickly.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• lobster
• bisque
• bread bowl
• indulgent
• New England