Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew simmers tender lump crab in creamy seafood broth with potatoes, sweet corn, and Old Bay warmth. This simplified 35-minute coastal comfort serves 6 with rich velvety texture and buttery crab flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

Potatoes and corn create satisfying chew balancing creamy broth. Old Bay seasoning delivers authentic Lowcountry spice profile. Seafood stock maximizes crab flavor without shellfish shells. Heavy cream + cornstarch slurry guarantees spoon-coating thickness. One-pot construction seals crab moisture perfectly.

Ingredients & Prep

1½ lbs lump crab meat picked clean, 2 medium potatoes ½-inch dice, 1½ cups frozen corn, 1 small onion diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 3 tbsp butter, 4 cups seafood or chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tsp Old Bay, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne optional, green onions parsley.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt butter medium pot. Sauté onion, celery, garlic 5 minutes until softened. Add potatoes, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne; stir 1 minute. Pour seafood stock; simmer 15 minutes until potatoes tender. Whisk cornstarch with ¼ cup cold cream; stir into pot with remaining cream + corn. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Gently fold crab meat; heat 2 minutes without boiling. Garnish green onions + parsley.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 3 days. Reheat low stovetop milk splash. Freeze 2 months without crab; add fresh when reheating.

FAQs

Crab tough? Don’t boil after adding + use lump not claw meat. Too thin? Cornstarch slurry extra 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water. Not salty enough? Extra Old Bay pinch + seafood stock over chicken.

Conclusion

Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew delivers coastal decadence through one-pot simplicity creamy, buttery, crab-packed perfection.

Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew Recipe

Print Recipe

Bubba’s Crab Stew delivers creamy coastal comfort with tender lump crab in rich seafood broth, potatoes, and Old Bay warmth. Easy Southern seafood classic perfect for chilly nights and Pinterest winter soup boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Southern
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 1½ lbs lump crab meat (picked clean)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled, small dice)
• 2 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

• 1. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, garlic 5 mins until soft.
• 2. Add diced potatoes, seafood stock, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne. Simmer 15 mins until potatoes tender.
• 3. Stir in heavy cream + milk. Heat through without boiling (5 mins).
• 4. Gently fold in crab meat. Season with salt/pepper. Simmer 2-3 mins to warm crab.
• 5. Remove heat. Stir in parsley. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

• Use fresh or quality canned crab avoid imitation.
• Potatoes essential for hearty texture.
• Don’t boil after adding dairy curdle risk.
• Make ahead: fridge 3 days, gently reheat.
• Freezes 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
• Sub half-and-half for lighter version.
• Add corn or shrimp for coastal variation.
• Old Bay makes it don’t skip!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 16g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 28g
• Cholesterol: 145mg

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