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

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

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