Description
A rich, savory seafood stew featuring sweet crab meat in a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce. This dish balances oceanic brine with buttery luxury.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Gradually pour in seafood stock while whisking until smooth.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning; heat through gently.
- Fold in crab meat and heat for 2-3 minutes until just warmed.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American