Description
Bubba’s Crab Stew is the ultimate creamy comfort food, perfect for those chilly nights when you want something warm and satisfying. This Southern-inspired dish features succulent crab meat simmered in a rich blend of heavy cream, half-and-half, and aromatic vegetables like fennel, celery, and onion. With its velvety texture and robust flavors, this stew is sure to become a staple for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare in just an hour, Bubba’s Crab Stew combines the best of comfort food with gourmet flair. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy a delightful meal that warms your heart and soul.
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 pound crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cups cooking sherry
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop the fennel, celery, and onion into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until soft (about 5–7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the self-rising flour and stir continuously until it forms a paste. Cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in the crab base, followed by heavy cream, cooking sherry, half-and-half, and whole milk.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg