Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 ounce

onions

chopped

4 ounce

celery

chopped

4 ounce

leeks

chopped

1 gallon

shrimp shells

4 unit

blue crab bodies

roasted

3 unit

flounder bones

4 ounce

sherry

8 unit

peppercorns

2 unit

bay leaves

8 cup

light chicken stock

1 ounce

unsalted butter

0.75 cup

celery

chopped

0.75 cup

onions

chopped

1 ounce

white wine

0.25 tsp

chicken base

1 unit

bay leaf

1 ounce

lemon juice

1 tbsp

mixed salt and pepper

freshly ground

2 dash

hot sauce

such as Tabasco

1 pound

crab claw meat

picked well

2 tbsp

green onions

chopped

2 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

14 unit

butter crackers

crushed

4 unit

soft white rolls

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

3 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

2 ounce

Gulf fish pieces

2 unit

sea scallops

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black pepper

0.25 cup

roasted corn kernels

roasted

0.25 cup

Roma tomatoes

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 tsp

garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

red pepper flakes

0.25 cup

white wine

5 unit

black mussels

5 unit

oysters

1 unit

snow crab cluster

2 tbsp

basil butter

Step 1
~4 min

Prepare the seafood stock by layering onions, celery, and leeks in a large pot.

Step 2
~4 min

Add shrimp shells, crab bodies, and fish bones over the vegetables.

Step 3
~4 min

Pour in sherry, peppercorns, and bay leaves, then cover and steam the mixture.

Step 4
~4 min

Pour in chicken stock and simmer for 45 minutes to create the stock.

Step 5
~4 min

Strain the stock and reserve for later use.

Step 6
~4 min

For the crab po boy filling, melt butter in a pan.

Step 7
~4 min

Add chopped celery and onions and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 8
~4 min

Stir in water, white wine, and chicken base, and bring to a simmer.

Step 9
~4 min

Add lemon juice, mixed salt and pepper, and hot sauce to the pan.

Step 10
~4 min

Gently fold in crab meat and cook until heated through, being careful not to overcook.

Step 11
~4 min

Fold in chopped green onions, parsley, and crushed butter crackers.

Step 12
~4 min

Spoon the crab mixture generously onto the soft white rolls.

Step 13
~4 min

Place the prepared crab po boy on a sandwich press.

Step 14
~4 min

For the stew, melt butter in a separate saucepot over medium heat.

Step 15
~4 min

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear along with the fish pieces until cooked.

Step 16
~4 min

Remove the cooked shrimp and fish from the pot.

Step 17
~4 min

Add corn kernels, diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pot.

Step 18
~4 min

Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 19
~4 min

Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 20
~4 min

Add crab stock and bring to a simmer.

Step 21
~4 min

Add the black mussels, oysters, and snow crab cluster to the simmering broth.

Step 22
~4 min

Cook until the mussels and oysters open and the crab is heated through.

Step 23
~4 min

To assemble, ladle the stew into a large bowl.

Step 24
~4 min

Place the crab cluster on the edge of the bowl.

Step 25
~4 min

Serve the stew with the pressed crab po boy on the side, along with a cocktail fork, soup spoon, shell bowl, and wet nap.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality seafood for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the stew.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The seafood stock can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.

Offer a selection of hot sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular in Cajun and Creole cuisine, often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Christmas Eve (Feast of the Seven Fishes)

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Special occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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