Ingredients
✓ 8 oz fresh crab meat
✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1 medium onion, finely chopped
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 3 tbsp butter
✓ 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
✓ 4 cups seafood stock
✓ 2 tbsp tomato paste
✓ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
✓ 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
✓ 1 bay leaf
✓ Salt, to taste
✓ Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
✓ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to preference)
Instructions
✓ Rinse and pat dry the crab meat.
✓ Sauté the onions and garlic in butter.
✓ Whisk in flour to form a paste.
✓ Gradually add seafood stock while stirring.
✓ Simmer for 10 minutes.
✓ Blend the mixture until smooth.
✓ Stir in heavy cream, tomato paste, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
✓ Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
✓ Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
Ensure the flour is well incorporated before adding stock to prevent lumps. Use low heat when simmering to avoid overcooking. Adjust seasoning frequently during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15