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**Ultimate Shrimp & Crab Bisque: A Rich and Creamy Seafood Delight**
### Why You’ll Love This Recipe
– **Decadent and creamy:** The velvety texture of the bisque, combined with the delicate flavors of shrimp and crab, creates a truly luxurious dish.
– **Rich seafood flavor:** This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of both shrimp and crab, making it the perfect choice for seafood lovers.
– **Perfect for any occasion:** Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party, preparing a holiday feast, or just treating yourself to something special, this bisque fits any occasion.
– **Easily customizable:** You can adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences and swap ingredients to make it your own.
– 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (reserve some for garnish)
– 1/2 lb. lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
– 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup dry sherry (optional, but recommended for extra depth of flavor)
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or your preferred seafood seasoning)
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– Lemon wedges (for garnish)