Lobster Bisque without anchovy

2 gallons water 2 live lobsters (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup cognac 1/2 cup shallot , chopped 3 tablespoons shallots ,[...]

4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion , chopped 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 1 medium carrot , chopped 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

1 1/2 pound lobster cleaned 5 tablespoons butter melted 1/4 cup carrots diced 1 each onion chopped 1/2 each bay leaf * 1 x thyme leaves * 2 each parsley[...]

4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion , chopped 1 teaspoon garlic , minced 1 medium carrot , chopped 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

3 quarts water 4 (1 1/2 lb) live lobsters , split lengthwise 1/4 cup pure olive oil 1 lb fennel bulb (halved, cored and coarsely chopped) 3 celery ribs ,[...]

2 gallons water 2 live lobsters (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup cognac 1/2 cup shallot , chopped 3 tablespoons shallots ,[...]