Florida Sweet Pepper, Shrimp and Corn Bisque – Cox Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium or small Florida shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized chunks
• 4 ears Florida sweet corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup Florida sweet peppers, diced small
• 1 cup Florida celery, diced small
• 1 cup onion, diced small
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend (your favorite)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Cajun or blackening seasoning
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 4 cups shrimp or seafood broth
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• Chives or fresh herbs for garnish
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste