CRAB AND SHRIMP BISQUE

 CRAB AND SHRIMP BISQUE

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons softened butter

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 chopped green onions (scallions)

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

2 cups whole milk

3-1/2 tablespoons flour

1-1/2 teaspoons tomato paste

8 ounces shrimp, cut up to desired sized

8 ounces lump crab meat

1-1/2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1. In a saucepan bring the butter to a simmer over medium heat. Add the green onions and celery and cook them until they start to soften. Stir in the flour and sauté the mixture for another minute

2. Warm the milk in the microwave before pouring into the pot. Whisk to blend fully until all lumps are gone.

3. Combine the heavy cream, tomato paste,Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper in a medium size mixing bowl using a whisk. Add the mix to the sauce pan.

4. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the bisque reaches the desired consistency. Mix in the crab meat and shrimp, then continue cooking until everything is hot throughout. Serve with a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley.