Creole Shrimp and Lobster Bisque

By martsalmon

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 steamed fresh lobster tails
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound steamed medium size fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Remove lobster meat from shell; coarsely chop and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Add lobster meat and shrimp. Stir in half-and-half and Creole seasoning; cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.