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Irresistible Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque (Rich Comfort)

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A rich and creamy seafood bisque made with tender shrimp and sweet crab for the ultimate bowl of comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped (150 g)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small carrot, diced (60 g)

  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) tomato paste

  • 3 tablespoons (25 g) all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups (720 ml) seafood stock

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

  • 8 oz (225 g) shrimp, peeled and chopped

  • 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat

  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • Sauté onion and carrot in butter and oil until soft.

  • Add garlic and tomato paste; cook briefly.

  • Stir in flour, then whisk in seafood stock.

  • Simmer for 10 minutes and blend partially.

  • Add cream, shrimp, crab, and seasonings.

  • Simmer gently until shrimp is cooked through.

Notes

For freezing, prepare the bisque without cream or seafood and add them after reheating. Simmer gently to keep seafood tender.

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