Crab and Cornmeal Stew Recipe

Name: Crab and Cornmeal Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Spanish olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 large red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 6 canned plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup drained and chopped pimentos; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 dashes Tabasco; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1/2 cup clam juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds fresh lump crab meat, picked over; 1 1/2 cups coarsely ground yellow cornmeal; 9 cups cold water; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Spanish olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
6 canned plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup drained and chopped pimentos
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 dashes Tabasco
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup clam juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds fresh lump crab meat, picked over
1 1/2 cups coarsely ground yellow cornmeal
9 cups cold water
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a medium heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat.
2
Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until softened.
3
Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook for 2 minutes more, until the aroma is released.
4
Add the tomatoes, pimentos, bay leaf, vinegar, Tabasco, sherry, clam juice and salt to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until thickened and saucy.
5
Add the crab meat and cook for another 6 minutes, then remove from the heat and taste for seasoning.
6
Cover and set aside at the back of the stove while you cook the cornmeal.
7
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cornmeal, water, oil, and salt.
8
Mix together well and place the pan over mediumhigh heat.
9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pan.
10
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes over very low heat, removing the lid to thoroughly stir the mixture every 2 or 3 minutes.
11
When the cornmeal has thickened, season it generously with pepper.
12
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and gently reheat it if necessary.
13
Ladle the cornmeal into shallow heated bowls and top with a generous ladleful of the crab sauce.
14
Or if desired, mix the two together thoroughly before serving.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Spanish olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 2 large red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab and Cornmeal Stew 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.

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Crab and Cornmeal Stew

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