Ingredients
Yield: 4-6 Servings
3 Tbsp. butter
1 cup chopped white or yellow onions
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups seafood stock
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup cognac or brandy (optional)
12 oz (or more) chopped lobster meat
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme)
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 cup (or more) heavy cream
salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Preparation