Seafood Bisque Recipe

Ingredients:

– 1/2 lb crab meat, cooked

– 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

– 1/2 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped

– 4 tbsp butter

– 1 small onion, finely chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

– 4 cups seafood or chicken broth

– 1 cup heavy cream

– 1 cup whole milk

– 1/4 cup white wine (optional)

– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. *Sauté aromatics:* Melt 2 tbsp butter, cook onion and garlic until softened.

2. *Add flour:* Whisk in flour to make a roux, cook for 1 minute.

3. *Add broth and wine:* Gradually whisk in broth and wine (if using). Bring to a simmer.

4. *Add cream and milk:* Stir in heavy cream and whole milk. Simmer until heated through.

5. *Add seafood:* Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and lobster meat. Cook until seafood is heated through.

6. *Season:* Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.

7. *Serve:* Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.