Ajeen Beckford Lobster Bisque

Name: Ajeen Beckford Lobster Bisque
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 3 qt., 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs clean lobster shells; 2 ounces olive oil; 7 ounces brandy; 1 lb mirepoix (including fennel if possible); 8 ounces tomato paste; 8 ounces vermouth; 25 ounces white wine; 4 quarts stock; 1 spring thyme; 2 ounces scallions; 2 ounces garlic; 2 1/2 ounces long grain rice; 3/4 ounce chopped basil; 1 split vanilla bean; 25 ounces 35% cream; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 5 ounces butter

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 18
Yields:: 3 qt.
Serves:: 12

ingredients

4 ¹⁄₂ lbs clean lobster shells
2 ounces olive oil
7 ounces brandy
1 lb mirepoix (including fennel if possible)
8 ounces tomato paste
8 ounces vermouth
25 ounces white wine
4 quarts stock
1 spring thyme
2 ounces scallions
2 ounces garlic
2 ¹⁄₂ ounces long grain rice
³⁄₄ ounce chopped basil
1 split vanilla bean
25 ounces 35% cream
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon juice
5 ounces butter

directions

1. Chop shells roughly.
2. Roast shells until red and dry.
3. In a large pot add the oil and shells. Sauté and flame with brandy.
4. Add the mirepoix an cook until a little soft. Add the tomato paste and blend well over low heat.
5. Deglaze with vermouth until dry and then add the wine and reduce by1/3.
6. Add the stock, spice bag and simmer for 1 hour. Skim often.
7. Add the rice and simmer for a further hour.
8. Discard lobster shells and put through a food processor and then a fine strainer.
9. Steep the basil and vanilla in cream for 10minutes. Remoe and add the cream to the bisque. Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice.
10. Monte with butter. The bisque can be frothed with a hand blender just before serving. Garnish with some finely chopped lobster meat.

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i started cooking at the age of 15 in a small hotel located in Kingston Jamaica. My passion for cooking evolve tremendously and push me deeper to search for my place in the field. i have work on cruise ships and few international restaurants throughout the Caribbean, i then move on to college and major in culinary management. i was neglected by my mom at 6 mths. old and had a uphill journey to go ever since, it never deter me in my pursuit. i have manage to cook for some of the worlds well renown celebrates and have done well. To name a few, Will Smith when he came to Jamaica, Lennox Lewis personal chef, Bobby ourisman, many local celebrates in addition to visiting king, queen and prince to the island. so i would say i have had my fare share of exceeding expectations and i have done well. i have manage to bestowed with a number of awards to name a few. Runner Chef of the Caribbean 2007, distinguished Jamaican Chef 2008. Gold medalist in local culinary competitions and the list goes on.

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