Indulge in Flavor: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh crab meat
• ½ lb (225 g) peeled, deveined shrimp
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup brandy (or dry sherry)
• 2 cups seafood stock (or fish stock)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions