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Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster: The Ultimate Luxurious Comfort Food

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Rich and creamy bisque packed with crab, shrimp, and lobster—perfect for a special occasion!

Ingredients

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1 lb lobster meat

½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

½ lb crab meat

4 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp tomato paste

¼ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups seafood stock

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup half-and-half

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

1 tsp paprika

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 bay leaf

Salt & pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until soft.

2. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. Sprinkle flour and stir to form a roux.

4. Pour in white wine and simmer 2 minutes.

5. Add seafood stock, bay leaf, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.

6. Remove bay leaf. Blend until smooth.

7. Lower heat. Add cream, half-and-half, lobster, shrimp, and crab. Simmer 5-7 minutes.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Use fresh seafood for best flavor.

Gently reheat leftovers to keep seafood tender.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping!

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