Easy Imitation Lobster Bisque

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This wonderful lobster bisque recipe uses imitation lobster. I created it after our store was selling imitation lobster meat at ridiculously low prices. It has become a family favorite.

Submitted by Sandra Clukey
Updated on January 5, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 medium onions, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 tablespoons butter

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 24 ounces imitation lobster meat

  • ¾ cup white wine

  • 1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Cook onions and 1/2 cup chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add remaining chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour until a creamy mixture is created. Gradually pour roux into the simmering broth mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in milk, cream, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Place imitation lobster in a food processor; pulse about 6 times.

  4. Add imitation lobster and wine to soup; cook over low until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

  5. Ladle soup into serving bowls and sprinkle lightly with paprika to add color.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
19g Fat
14g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1298mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 8mg 8%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 314mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.