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Bubba’s Crab Stew

A smooth and creamy crab stew, perfect for cozy dinners, packed with rich flavors and simplicity.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bulb Fennel
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1 large Yellow Onion
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 0.5 cups Self-Rising Flour
  • 4 cups Crab Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cups Cooking Sherry
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 pound Crab Meat
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread
  • to taste Fresh Herbs

Instructions

  1. Chop the fennel, celery, and onion small so they cook evenly.
  2. Melt butter in a heavy pot. Add vegetables and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in flour and cook a minute to make a light roux.
  4. Add crab base slowly and stir to make a smooth broth.
  5. Add sherry and simmer for a few minutes to let flavors blend.
  6. Pour in cream, half and half, and milk. Heat until warm and slightly thick.
  7. Fold in crab meat gently and heat just until crab is warmed.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Taste and adjust.
  9. Serve with slices of crusty bread.

Notes

Use gentle heat after adding crab to keep it tender. If using regular flour, add 1 tsp baking powder to mimic self-rising flour. For a lighter stew, swap heavy cream for extra half and half.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: crab stew, creamy soup, seafood, comfort food, cozy dinner