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Easy Bubba’s Crab Stew

A rich Southern-style crab stew made with butter, cream, and tender crab meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat picked over
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add milk and cream, stirring constantly.
  3. Season and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Fold in crab and heat through.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not boil to maintain smooth texture.