Quick Crab Stew in Fennel-Tomato Broth Recipe

Not up for dealing with live crab after a day at work? Let the grocery store fish counter or a fish market do the cooking. At dinnertime, just toss in a few ingredients for flavor and serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a hearty, easy meal in minutes.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “15 Perfect Dishes to Serve for Christmas Lunch.”

3 celery stalks, trimmed and cut in half

1/2 small white onion, quartered

1 small fennel bulb, quartered

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup dry white wine

1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cooked crabs (1 1/2 lbs. each), cleaned, cut into quarters and shells cracked

Handful fresh oregano leaves

Handful flat-leaf parsley leaves

Handful small fennel fronds

1 loaf crusty Italian bread such as focaccia

Step 1

In a food processor, chop celery, onion, and fennel. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add vegetables, and cook until softened, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Add wine, 1 cup water, tomatoes, chile flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes to let flavors develop. Add crabs and cook, covered, stirring often, until warm and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Whirl herbs together in food processor to chop, then sprinkle over crab and serve with warmed bread.

Step 2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories364

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g9%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 145mg49%
Sodium 1286mg56%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 5.1g19%
Protein 45g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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