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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Clean and chop the 1 whole crab into 4 pieces. Slice the 8 oz mushrooms and mince the 3 garlic cloves.
Step 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.
Step 3
Add the crab pieces and stir for 2 minutes until shells turn bright red.
Step 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.
Step 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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