Here is a Rich, Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque that tastes restaurant-quality but is surprisingly easy.

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🦀🦐 Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Silky, luxurious, full of seafood flavor

⭐ Ingredients

Seafood

• 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped (lump if possible)
• 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing seafood)

Base

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, finely grated
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced

Thickener

• 3 tbsp flour

Liquids

• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, but recommended)
• 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk (or more cream for extra richness)

Seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional but amazing)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chives, or green onion
• Lemon wedges

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