Crab Pot Pie Recipe

Name: Crab Pot Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided; 3 cups chopped leeks; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups peeled, diced russet potatoes; 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked; 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts; 1 large egg, beaten

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
3 cups chopped leeks
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups peeled, diced russet potatoes
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked
1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
1 large egg, beaten

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Add potatoes and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat.
2
Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter is golden brown and fragrant. Stir browned butter, peas, and crabmeat into vegetable mixture.
3
Unroll pie crusts on work surface; invert 6 (10-ounce) ramekins or custard cups onto pie crusts. Cut around edges of ramekins with the tip of a sharp knife to make circles. Spoon crab mixture evenly into ramekins. Whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush pie crust circle edges with egg wash; place 1 circle, egg wash side down, over crab mixture in each ramekin, pressing down to seal to 4 slits in each crust to vent. Place on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided, 3 cups chopped leeks, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Crab Pot Pie 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.

Crab Pot Pie

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