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Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew Recipe

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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.

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!

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