Shrimp & Crab Bisque (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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8 oz crab, picked clean
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8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
→ Base
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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1/3 cup finely diced celery
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1/3 cup green onions, sliced
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2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp tomato paste
→ Seasonings
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Old Bay Seasoning, 1 tsp
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large pan, melt your butter on medium-high heat. Toss in the celery and green onions, letting them soften as they cook.
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Mix in the flour and stir continuously for about a minute. At the same time, start warming the milk in a different pan.
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Once the milk is warm, pour it into the pan with veggies and flour, whisking the mixture until smooth. Season it with Old Bay, a pinch of salt, some pepper, the cream, and tomato paste. Keep whisking everything together.
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Turn the heat down and let it simmer gently until the soup starts to thicken.
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Mix in the shrimp and crab meat, letting it warm up completely. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Pairs well as a light main or fancy appetizer.
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Always use the freshest seafood for the best flavor.