Instant Pot Lobster and Crab Bisque

Enjoy the rich flavors of the sea with this lobster and crab bisque made in an Instant Pot. With the Instant Pot, you can make it quickly and easily without sacrificing taste. This makes it a great dish for parties or nights in.

Ingredients:

• 2 lobster tails, shells removed and chopped
• 1 lb crab meat
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp brandy
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Turn on the Instant Pot and select the saut function

Add butter, onion, and garlic

Saut until translucent

Add chopped lobster tails and crab meat

Cook for 2-3 minutes

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well

Pour in seafood stock, heavy cream, tomato paste, brandy, paprika, salt, and pepper

Stir until combined

Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position

Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes

Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure

Open the lid carefully and stir the bisque

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley

Enjoy