Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsbutter

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 1largecelery stalk, minced

  • Cajun seasoning to taste

  • 1cupchicken broth

  • 1 ½cupsfrozen corn kernels

  • 1bay leaf

  • 2cupsmilk

  • 2cupsheavy cream

  • 1teaspoonliquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning

  • 1poundfresh lump crabmeat

  • ¼cupchopped green onions

  • ½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • Additional chopped green onions

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, whisking constantly, until a golden roux forms; set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the onion, garlic, and celery and cook 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning to taste. Stir in the broth, corn, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the milk, cream, and liquid crab boil. When the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer 7 minutes. Stir in the roux, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly. Continue to cook, on low heat, whisking until mixture thickens. Stir in crabmeat, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
39%
Saturated Fat
18g
88%
Cholesterol
131mg
44%
Sodium
523mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
15g
30%
Vitamin C
7mg
8%
Calcium
151mg
12%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
471mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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