Cream Of Crab Recipe

Cream of Crab Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add Flour

   Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Incorporate Broth

   Gradually pour in the chicken broth while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken.

4. 4

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.

5. 5

   Add Crab Meat

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat and allow it to heat through for about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Serve the cream of crab hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!