Crab Shrimp Seafood Bisque (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood Treats
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8 ounces of juicy, cooked shrimp hacked into small chunks
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8 ounces of fresh, sweet crabmeat with shells removed
→ Creamy Essentials
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2 cups whole milk
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1 ½ cups heavy cream for richness
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4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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1 full tablespoon of flavorful concentrated tomato paste
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3 tablespoons plain flour
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⅓ cup finely diced celery for a nice crunch
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⅓ cup freshly-cut green onions
→ Flavor Boosters
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Fresh parsley, chopped to add some green
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1 teaspoon of Old Bay for that magic touch
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Salt and black pepper, freshly ground to taste
# Instructions:
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Melt butter in a sturdy pot on medium-high heat. Toss in the green onions and celery once bubbly, and stir until they soften up and smell amazing. Don’t let them brown!
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Throw in your flour and keep stirring to mix it all in for about a minute. Warm your milk beforehand in a separate pan or microwave while doing this.
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Slowly pour in warm milk as you keep whisking fast to avoid lumps. Add in some salt, pepper, and Old Bay, then follow up with the heavy cream and tomato paste. Stir till beautifully smooth.
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Lower the heat and let everything bubble gently until the soup reaches a lovely, thick consistency that sticks lightly to a spoon.
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Carefully mix in the shrimp first, then fold in the crab meat delicately. Heat just enough to warm them through. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve while hot.
# Notes:
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Perfect as a fancy starter or a light meal
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Using the freshest seafood makes a world of difference