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Crab and Mushroom Clay Pot Stew

A quick and comforting stew with sweet crab, earthy mushrooms, and a savory broth, all simmered in a clay pot for a deeply flavorful weeknight meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
250
Protein
25g
Crab and Mushroom Clay Pot Stew
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole (about 1 lb) crab
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 stalks scallions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean and chop the 1 whole crab into 4 pieces. Slice the 8 oz mushrooms and mince the 3 garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a clay pot over medium. Add the garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms release liquid and brown, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the crab pieces and stir for 2 minutes until shells turn bright red.

  4. 4

    Pour in the 2 cups chicken broth and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until crab is cooked through, about 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Slice the 2 scallions and sprinkle over the stew. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • clay pot or Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board

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