🍲 Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster 🦀🦐🦞

A sumptuous bisque that brings the ocean's bounty to your table—perfect for impressing guests or a luxurious family dinner.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/2 lb lobster meat, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Start by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
2. Mix in the flour to create the roux, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes.
3. Gradually add the broth and optional white wine, continuously stirring until the base thickens. Follow with the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the shrimp, crab, and lobster meat to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
5. Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and serve your bisque warm alongside some crusty bread.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 400 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 20g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For an alcohol-free version, skip the white wine and add an extra 1/2 cup of broth.
- Enhance the flavor by allowing the bisque to simmer for an extra 10 minutes before adding the seafood, letting the spices fully infuse.

⏳ Preparation Time 🦀🦐🦞

Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Serving: 4 servings