Spicy Crab Stew
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
This spicy crab stew is one of my favorite dishes to make when I want something special but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just an hour from start to table, it's perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without stress. The combination of tender crab meat, caramelized onions, and warming spices creates incredible depth of flavor. I love using smoked salt and paprika to build that smoky backbone, while fresh parsley brightens everything at the end. Garlic is packed with immune boosting properties, so you're getting real nutrition alongside pure comfort. Best of all, the ingredients are simple and affordable, making this a go to recipe whenever cravings strike.
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Ingredients
- 400crab meat
- 1 kgonion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonchili flakes
- 1 tablespoonpaprika
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspoonsmoked salt
- 2 teaspoonsblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 200 milliliterswhite wine
- 400 milliliterschicken broth
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 237 mlchopped fresh parsley
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add the chili flakes, paprika, cumin, smoked salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Tip: This will add depth to the stew.
- 4
Add the crab meat, white wine, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- 5
Add the lemon juice and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together.
Tip: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 6
Stir in the chopped parsley and serve hot.
Tip: Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
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