Seafood Bisque with Crab, Shrimp, and Lobster

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb crab meat, cooked
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
  Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics: Melt 2 tbsp butter, cook onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add flour: Whisk in flour to make a roux, cook for 1 minute.
3. Add broth and wine: Gradually whisk in broth and wine (if using). Bring to a simmer.
4. Add cream and milk: Stir in heavy cream and whole milk. Simmer until heated through.
5. Add seafood: Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and lobster meat. Cook until seafood is heated through.
6. Season: Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.