Best Of The Bay Recipes...She Crab Soup

Name: Best Of The Bay Recipes...She Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 female crabs, all the meat picked plus; orange crab roe; 8 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ cups fish stock (a flavorful vegetable or chicken stock may be substituted for the fish stock if necessary); 2 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional); 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed

Servings: persons

12 female crabs, all the meat picked plus
orange crab roe
8 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons flour
½ cups fish stock (a flavorful vegetable or chicken stock may be substituted for the fish stock if necessary)
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 lemon, juice of, freshly squeezed

1
Purchase one dozen female crabs already steamed or buy them live and steam them yourself. Pick the crabs for all their meat and reserve the orange roe. In a saute pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and saute the onion and shallots until just tender.
2
Whisk in the flour and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes while stirring, taking care not to brown the flour mixture. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and stock. Add in the salt, pepper, Worcestershire Sauce and Tabasco (if using). Cook on medium until the soup thickens, about 15 - 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
While you are thickening the soup, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saute pan and toss the crabmeat and roe until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Once the soup has thickened add the crabmeat mixture and stir. Add the sherry and lemon juice and simmer for several minutes until heated through.
4
Serve with a light salad of mixed greens and French bread and enjoy!
5
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669

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 female crabs, all the meat picked plus, orange crab roe, 8 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Best Of The Bay Recipes...She Crab Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!