Crab Stew Recipes

CRAB STEW

Steps:

• 1. Open canned crab meat and pour into a colander and make sure all crab-shell is removed. In a large pot on slightly high heat add stick of butter and melt; add a small onion and tender. Once onion is tender combine (heaping tablespoons) corn starch (for thickening).
• 2. Add crab meat, heavy cream, whole milk, cream of potato soup, 12 drops of TABASCO sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Mix Well and cut heat back to a medium low because the milk will curdle if you cook fast. (simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring periodically.)
• 3. This stew is delicious served with Jiffy Corn Bread Muffins or Oyster Crackers.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE STEW WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• To make the stew, place the water and bay leaves in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, add the crabs, return to a boil, lower heat slightly and simmer for 10 minutes. Set the crabs aside to cool; reserve the broth in the pot.
• Remove the meat from the crabs and place the shells in the pot. Bring the broth to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, place in a clean pot over medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to 2 cups, about 1 hour.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes, orange zest, tomato puree, wine and crab broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes, artichokes and salt and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Add the crab meat and cook just until heated through.
• To make croutons, rub the bread on both sides with the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Discard the garlic and cook the bread until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
• To serve, ladle the stew among 4 bowls and sprinkle with the basil. Top with a crouton and serve immediately.

CRAB STEW

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan combine the oil and the flour and cook the roux over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a metal spatula, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is a deep caramel color. Add the onion and the bell pepper and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the clam juice, the tomatoes, and 1 cup water, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is reduced and thickened. Stir in the crab meat and salt and pepper to taste, simmer the stew for 5 minutes, and stir in the scallion green. Serve the stew over the rice.

CIOPPINO (SEAFOOD STEW)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
• Add crushed tomatoes and their juice, white wine, water, and clam juice; bring to a simmer.
• Add crab and clams. Simmer, covered, until crab shells turn bright pink and clam shells open, about 10 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper. Add fish and shrimp to stockpot. Simmer, covered, until fish is opaque and shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and any unopened clams.
• Remove pot from heat. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

THE LADY & SONS CRAB STEW

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring to blend it in, then add the garlic. Gradually add the cream and half-and-half, stirring constantly. Add the bouillon cubes and stir well. As the mixture begins to thicken, add the crabmeat, then the sherry and pepper. If the stew seems too thick, thin it with clam juice, which will also add a lot of flavor. Serve in a mug, garnished with grated Parmesan and snipped chives.

QUICK CRAB STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minute.
• Add the soups, milk, and half and half, and stir to combine.
• Add the crabmeat and bring just to a boil.
• Add the sherry, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately, or allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze immediately in serving sizes.

SOUTH CAROLINA SHE-CRAB SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste, and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir for about 4 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the half and half cream so that no lumps form. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, and pour in half of the sherry. Season with dill, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until soup has reduced by 1/3. Add crabmeat, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Ladle soup into bowls, and top off with a splash of the remaining sherry and a sprinkle of fresh chives.