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Crab Stew

Cozy Up with This Creamy Homemade Crab Stew Recipe

Experience the warmth of Crab Stew, a comforting dish harmonizing crab, seafood stock, and creamy potatoes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Nordic
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 lb Crab Legs Pre-cooked and thawed
  • 1 medium Onion Or shallots
  • 1 medium Carrot Or substitute with parsnip
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Fennel Bulb Or substitute with celery
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Or tarragon/parsley
  • 10 whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Or dried herbs as substitute
  • 8 oz Clam Juice Or vegetable stock as a substitute
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Or butter for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Or broth, optional
  • 2 cups Waxy, Creamy Potatoes Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 1 lb Raw Seafood Shrimp, cod, or halibut
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Or substitute with cornstarch
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 4 slices Crusty Bread Sourdough or rye for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Crab cracker
  • Seafood fork
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Stew
  1. Prepare the Crab: Crack open and extract the meat from the pre-cooked crab legs, reserving the shells for cooking.
  2. Make Seafood Stock: Combine crab shells, onion peels, garlic peels, fennel fronds, fresh dill, black peppercorns, bay leaf, clam juice, and water in a large pot. Boil, then simmer for 20 minutes before straining the liquid.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Clean the pot and heat olive oil. Add diced onions, carrots, minced garlic, and chopped fennel. Sauté for 11-13 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Deglaze: Pour in the white wine, stir to deglaze the pot, and let simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add reserved seafood stock and chopped potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
  6. Add Seafood: Stir in reserved crab meat and raw seafood. Simmer for 2 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Integrate Cream Mixture: Whisk egg yolk and heavy cream in a bowl. Off heat, slowly mix into stew and add remaining dill.
  8. Serve: Ladle stew into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow stew to cool slightly before adding cream to prevent curdling. Adjust seasoning before serving for best flavor.

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