Crab and Shrimp Bisque (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped into pieces
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8 ounces of crab meat
→ Base
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⅓ cup diced celery
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3 tablespoons of flour
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1 tablespoon of tomato paste
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2 cups of milk
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4 tablespoons of butter
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⅓ cup finely chopped green onions
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1 ½ cups of heavy cream
→ Seasonings
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Fresh parsley for decoration
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Salt and pepper to your liking
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1 teaspoon of Old Bay spice blend
# Instructions:
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Scoop butter into a pan on medium heat and let it melt. Toss in the green onions and celery, then cook till they soften up a bit.
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Sprinkle the flour in and stir for about a minute. Heat the milk separately during this process.
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Pour the warmed milk into your pan while whisking to make it smooth. Stir in the salt, pepper, Old Bay, heavy cream, and tomato paste until it all comes together.
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Turn the heat down and let it cook gently until the soup starts getting thicker.
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Stir in the shrimp and crab meat and let them warm up. Finish by sprinkling the fresh parsley on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Works great as a classy appetizer or a full meal.
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Fresh seafood gives this the best flavor.