Emeril's Homemade Lobster Sauce Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cognac, or other brandy
• Shells from 2 (1 1/2-pound) lobsters
• 4 cups shrimp stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup heavy cream