Crab and Shrimp Stew Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Crab and Shrimp Stew recipe that showcases the delicious combination of seafood in a rich broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Stew:
- 12 large live blue crabs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 cups seafood stock
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shells
- 1½ pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Crabs: Scald crabs with hot water to stun. Remove the back (top shell) from each crab, clean out gills, lungs, and center. Crack crabs in half, remove claws for stock.
- Make the Roux: In a large stockpot, combine oil and flour to make a dark-brown roux. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and cook until soft.
- Cook the Stew: Add bay leaves, salt, cayenne, and seafood stock. Bring to a boil, add crabs, simmer. Add crabmeat, shrimp, cook, and finish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: Crab and Shrimp Stew, Seafood Stew, Southern Stew Recipe
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