Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque

Ingredients:

½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
½ lb lump crab meat, shells removed
4 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
2 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: a dash of hot sauce

Instructions:

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