Description
Bubba’s Crab Stew is the ultimate creamy comfort dish that warms both heart and soul, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. This Southern delicacy features tender crab meat blended with fresh vegetables in a rich, velvety broth, making it an indulgent treat for any occasion. With its unforgettable flavors and comforting texture, this stew promises to be a highlight of your culinary repertoire.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the fennel, celery, and onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced vegetables and sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the self-rising flour while stirring continuously, then gradually add the crab base.
- Pour in heavy cream, half-and-half, cooking sherry, and whole milk; stir gently.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for about 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg