Crab & Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in broth and tomato paste until smooth.
4. Add cream, paprika, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir in shrimp and crab meat.
6. Simmer 10 minutes until thick and flavorful.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm. 🦐🦀