Pike Place Market Crab Stew & a Happy Dance!

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 sticks butter (3/4 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1 T. Old Bay Seasoning
• Dash red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicier)
• 3 cups half and half
• 1 pound REAL crab meat

Instructions

1. In large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat.
2. Chop red bell pepper and yellow onion in food processor.
3. Saute' bell pepper and onion in melted butter until soft then set aside.
4. Heat remaining 1/4 cup of butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour and mix until smooth.
5. Add milk and cook, stirring until thick and smooth.
6. Stir in salt, pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, red pepper flakes, sauteed pepper/ onion mixture, and half and half.
7. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and add crab meat.
8. Simmer, uncovered over low heat for 5 minutes and adjust seasonings to taste.

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