Creole Shrimp and Lobster Bisque

• 2 steamed fresh lobster tails
• 4  tablespoon  butter
• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
• 3  cup  chicken broth
• 1/2  lb  steamed medium size fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 2  cup  half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon  Paula Deen's Creole Blend Seasoning

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.

Yield: 5 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: about 30 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen