Crab Stew

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 doz. crabs, clean and break bodies in half
  • 1 c. flour (for roux)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • salt, pepper and red pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped or garlic powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Add 1 cup flour in enough oil to brown for roux.
  2. 2
    Brown to a very dark color.
  3. 3
    Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste and season to taste.
  4. 4
    Add water while cooking (enough to make a gravy, about medium).
  5. 5
    Simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add crab bodies and simmer another 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Serve over rice.

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