Creamy Crab And Shrimp Seafood Bisque

📋 Ingredients:

½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ lb lump crab meat

4 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

3 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

½ teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

2️⃣ Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.

3️⃣ Gradually pour in the broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Add the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

4️⃣ Stir in the shrimp and crab meat. Let the bisque cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

5️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with crusty bread.

⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes

⏱ Cooking time: 20 minutes

⏱ Total time: 30 minutes

🔥 Calories: ~350 kcal per serving

🍽 Servings: 4

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