Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Stew
- Prepare the Crab: Crack open and extract the meat from the pre-cooked crab legs, reserving the shells for cooking.
- 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.
- 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.
- Deglaze: Pour in the white wine, stir to deglaze the pot, and let simmer until reduced by half.
- 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.
- Add Seafood: Stir in reserved crab meat and raw seafood. Simmer for 2 minutes until cooked through.
- Integrate Cream Mixture: Whisk egg yolk and heavy cream in a bowl. Off heat, slowly mix into stew and add remaining dill.
- Serve: Ladle stew into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow stew to cool slightly before adding cream to prevent curdling. Adjust seasoning before serving for best flavor.
