Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque
Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque delivers a velvety, restaurant-style bowl with tender faux lobster folded into a rich base of onions, garlic, and tomato. A touch of cayenne and Old Bay adds gentle heat, while white wine and cream round everything out for a smooth, coastal-inspired soup ideal for cozy dinners or an elegant starter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the onions and 1/2 cup chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low, add the remaining chicken broth, and bring it to a simmer.
- 4
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
- 5
Whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth mixture.
- 6
Slowly pour the roux into the simmering broth mixture while whisking constantly.
- 7
Whisk in the milk, cream, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Place the imitation lobster in a food processor and pulse about 6 times.
- 9
Add the imitation lobster and wine to the soup; cook over low until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 10
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and lightly sprinkle with paprika for color.
- Calories 382.16 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 26.14 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 16.72 g 6%
- Total Fat 20.06 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 11.46 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.5 mg High 44%
- Sodium 413.33 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.74 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 6.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 138.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.04 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 474.62 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 38.84 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque is an American dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 382.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque?
- It is an American recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque healthy?
- Weeknight Creamy Imitation Lobster Bisque has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 382.16 calories and 26.14 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 413.33 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.46 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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