Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie - Delicious Crab Meat Pot Pie Recipe (2024)

The Jumbo Lump Crab Pot PiefromThe Gourmet Kitchen Cookbookby Jennifer Farley may be one of the best pot pies that’s ever come out of my kitchen.

I did receive a complimentary copy of this cookbook but I shared it because I love the recipes and the author!

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I wish that January came in June. Ok, you know, not the month January obviously but the “New Year Resolution part of it”. You know, the part where everyone tosses out the cake and starts munching on celery sticks like it’s their job.

Come on y’all! It’s cold! Not only is it cold but it’s snowing in a lot of places right now and we’re all bundles up around fire places. We need comfort food right now, not carrot sticks! We need dinners that are going to warm up from the inside out, not green smoothies for breakfast lunch and dinner!

That’s why I wish the whole healthy bandwagon that people jumped on come Jan 1st was actually June 1st. I mean think about it. June 1st is when it’s hot, fresh amazing fruit is in season, the farmer’s markets are over flowing with local farmer’s harvests, that time of year just SCREAMS healthy eating..not January 1st under a blanket of ice and snow.

January needs comfort food like this Crab Pot Pie!

Come on, you know I’m right.

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Last year on the blog I decided to stay true to myself and blog about the things I loved and the foods that were popular in my southern family when I was growing up. I didn’t start the New Year off with green smoothies and healthy eating tips. I didn’t start last year off with Power Protein Packed yogurt cups or get skinny omelet recipes, nope last year my very first blog post of the year was aboutHot Chocolate Cookies. ThatHot Chocolate Cookie recipe became one of the most popular recipes for the entire year, landing at #2 for theMost Popular Recipes on BigBearsWife.comfor the entire year.

I stuck to what we love and people loved it.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good smoothie (I’m kind of addicted to them haha) but I won’t be changing up the recipes on the blog just because it’s a new year. I’ll still be blogging about our favorite southern comfort foods just like I have been.

That brings me to the first recipe of 2017!

Crab Pot Pie! Oh sweet heavens y’all, this may in fact be one of the best, if not THE BEST, pot pie to ever roll out of my kitchen. Sadly, I can’t take the credit for coming up with the recipe, but oh man it’s good.

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This crab pot pie recipe comes from the new cookbook,The Gourmet Kitchen Cookbookwhich was written by my friend, Jennifer Farley. You maybe recognize Jennifer from her outstanding blog,Savory Simple!

I received a review copy of her first cookbook and I’ve loved looking through it’s pages.

The Gourmet Kitchen” is one of the prettiest cookbooks that I have flipped through this year. There are so many beautiful recipes in this book, yet they all seem so easy to make! There are so many recipes in this book that I want to make.

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When I was trying to figure out which recipe to share on the blog, I handed the cookbook over to Thomas and asked him to pick a recipe because I just couldn’t choose. I was in love with so many of her recipes that I couldn’t narrow it down to just one.

Thomas picked, the Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pies!

We don’t live on the coast so I had a bit of a time finding fresh crab meat but I found it and the search was worth it.

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I couldn’t find any crab meant around here that was marked as “JUMBO LUMP” crab meat so I just had to go with what I could find here. The only place I found real crab meat around here was Walmart, all the other stores just had imitation crab meat. You’re going to want real stuff for these beauties. (PS. Even though I used regular lump crab meat, I left the Original Title because if you’re able to get your hands on Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, you should!)

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You’re also going to need to pick up a little can of Old Bay if you don’t already have some in the pantry, pluspuff pastryand a few more items.

From start to finish, theseJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pies are going to take about an hour. Not too bad for a delicious, comforting meal! Now I suppose that you could make thisJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie into one giant pot pie, but Jennifer broke it down into 4 individualJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie servings and so did I.

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I love it when everyone has their own individual pot pies or bowls like this for dinner.

Oh my word, and I’m not even sure that I can begin to tell you have creamy and fantasticthis pot pie really is. I mean I’ve eaten quite a few pot pies throughout my life and this was one of the top, for sure.

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Ingredients For Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie:

  • 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, chilled
  • 1/4 cup packed flat leave parsley, finely chopped
  • Kernels from 2 ears sweet corn (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery (approximately 3 ribs)
  • 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion* (approximately 1 large)
  • 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions are in the recipe card below with a print option!

How To Make Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie:

  1. In a small bowl, gently sort through the crab meat to remove any shell, taking care not to break up the lumps. Set aside. I know that you would think there wouldn’t be any shell in the crab meat but I’ve always found 1 or two pieces when sifting through cans of it for a recipe.

    You don’t want someone to bite on a hard piece of shell while eating dinner.

  2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and add the onion and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until soft.

  3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring periodically.

  4. Slowly add the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes. You want to make sure you cook out all of that flour taste. No one wants to taste raw flour.

  5. Stir in the brandy, seafood stock, and Old Bay.

    Don’t want to add brandy? No problem. Just add extra seafood stock

  6. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring periodically, for 3-5 minutes.

  7. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from the heat. Stir in the crabmeat, corn kernels, and parsley.

  8. Preheat the oven to 425F.

  9. Divide the filling into 4 souffle-sized ramekins (approximately 4 x 2 inches) and place on a baking sheet.

  10. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry thin and cut out 4 rounds 1/2 to 1 inch larger than the width of the ramekins.

  11. Brush the egg wash on the rim of each ramekin and 1/2 inch down the outer side.

  12. Top with puff pastry, folding the excess over and gently pressing it against the ramekins (a fork can also be lightly pressed against the pastry to help seal it to the dish).

  13. Brush the top of the dough with a light coating of egg wash, and use a small knife to poke 3 small holes in the top of each pot pie. This will help vent the steam while cooking.

  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

  15. Allow to cool briefly before serving.

You’re also going to need to pick up a little can of Old Bay if you don’t already have some in the pantry, pluspuff pastryand a few more items.

From start to finish, theseJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pies are going to take about an hour. Not too bad for a delicious, comforting meal! Now I suppose that you could make thisJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie into one giant pot pie, but Jennifer broke it down into 4 individualJumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie servings and so did I.

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I love it when everyone has their own individual pot pies or bowls like this for dinner.

Oh my word, and I’m not even sure that I can begin to tell you have creamy and fantasticthis pot pie really is. I mean I’ve eaten quite a few pot pies throughout my life and this was one of the top, for sure.

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More Crab Recipes:

  • Homemade Crab Cakes
  • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Old Bay Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip

More Pot Pie Recipes:

  • Marsala Mushroom Beef Pot Pie
  • Marsala Chicken Skillet Pot Pie
  • Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie

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Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Pie

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

The Jumbo Lump Crab Pot Piefrom The Gourmet Kitchen Cookbook by Jennifer Farley may be one of the best pot pies that's ever come out of my kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, chilled
  • 1/4 cup packed flat leave parsley, finely chopped
  • Kernels from 2 ears sweet corn (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups seafood stock
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery (approximately 3 ribs)
  • 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion* (approximately 1 large)
  • 4 ounces (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, gently sort through the crab meat to remove any shell, taking care not to break up the lumps. Set aside.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottom sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat and add the onion and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring periodically.
  4. Slowly add the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the brandy, seafood stock, and Old Bay.
  6. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, stirring periodically, for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from the heat. Stir in the crabmeat, corn kernels, and parsley.
  8. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  9. Divide the filling into 4 souffle-sized ramekins (approximately 4 x 2 inches) and place on a baking sheet.
  10. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry thin and cut out 4 rounds 1/2 to 1 inch larger than the width of the ramekins.
  11. Brush the egg wash on the rim of each ramekin and 1/2 inch down the outer side.
  12. Top with puff pastry, folding the excess over and gently pressing it against the ramekins (a fork can also be lightly pressed against the pastry to help seal it to the dish).
  13. Brush the top of the dough with a light coating of egg wash, and use a small knife to poke 3 small holes in the top of each pot pie. This will help vent the steam while cooking.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  15. Allow to cool briefly before serving.

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FAQs

What is the difference between jumbo lump crab meat and lump crab meat? ›

Jumbo lump is more luxurious

Due to its size and meaty texture, this grade of crab tends to be the most expensive on the market. Lump meat, on the other hand, is a mixture made up of smaller pieces of body meat combined with smaller or broken pieces of jumbo lump meat.

Is lump crab real crab meat? ›

Lump is a blend of broken pieces of jumbo lump and special grade crab meat. It is perfect for use in crab cakes, dips, salads, and casseroles. Lump makes a beautiful presentation when stuffing fish, chicken, vegetables, or seafood.

Is claw or lump crab meat better? ›

Claw crab meat comes from the claws of the crab. It is darker than lump and backfin meat, and it also tends to be less sweet. It often has a stronger flavor overall, and this makes it a good choice in appetizers or soups where you want the crab flavor to hold its own with other flavors.

Is crab claw meat good for crab cakes? ›

Crab claw meat is fine as well, but if you use claw meat, it's best to combine it with lump meat. My recipe calls for 1 pound of crab meat. So if using claw, do 8 ounces of claw and 8 ounces of lump. If claw meat is all you have, be advised that the flavor and texture may be altered.

Do you rinse jumbo lump crab meat? ›

If you like, you can rinse the crab meat before using it. This is a good idea to make it taste fresher if you are using canned crab meat, or if using refrigerated fresh crab meat that has any kind of preservative for freshness. Soak it in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain in a fine mesh sieve before using.

Why is jumbo lump crab meat so expensive? ›

Colossal lump crab (also known as mega jumbo or super jumbo) is the large chunks of meat that connect to the swimmer fins. There are only two of these muscles per crab, which is why it is so expensive (often $40 to $50 or more per pound). Jumbo lump crabmeat chunks are the same two muscles, just from smaller crabs.

Is lump crab bad for you? ›

Just like most other foods, eating too much crab can have some negative side effects. Some of the nutrients found in crab—such as copper and zinc—can be harmful if you consume excessive amounts. But side effects rarely occur, and unless you have a seafood allergy, crab is a very healthy food to eat in moderation.

Is lump crab meat high in mercury? ›

Shellfish like scallops (. 003), crab (. 065), and shrimp (. 009) are all relatively low in mercury.

How to eat canned lump crab meat? ›

You could grab a fork and eat it directly from the can, if you wanted to. Canned crab can be used for any hot or cold preparation. If you deiced to use it in a hot preparation, make sure to heat it gently, or mix it with other ingredients that will lend moisture to the meat and protect it from drying out.

What is the tastiest crab meat? ›

Dungeness crab is one of the best crabs to eat since it has large, meaty legs like King crab. The sweet, flaky meat inside one whole crab can serve two people, making it the perfect meal for a romantic dinner with your significant other.

Is jumbo lump crab meat healthy? ›

Crab is packed with protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle. Crab also contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium. These nutrients play vital roles in improving general health while helping prevent a variety of chronic conditions.

What is the tastiest part of a crab? ›

“Arguably the most delectable part of the dungeness crab is the claws. This is where you'll find the largest muscle of the crab and therefore the largest section of meat,” (Leaf). You can crack the claws' shells by using fancy crab-cracking tools or by using really any hard utensil you have.

What kind of crab is jumbo lump crab meat? ›

"Jumbo lump," prized for its delicate nature, sweet taste, and satisfying size, comes from the two muscles of a crab's swimming fins and is the perfect size for chilled seafood co*cktails and crab salads. "Lump" meat is made of slightly smaller white pieces and works well for pasta dishes, crab pies, and crab cakes.

Which crab meat is the sweetest? ›

Blue Crab. The blue crab is among the best types of crab due to its sweetness and quality flavor. Many describe the flavor as rich and buttery.

Where does the best lump crab meat come from? ›

This white meat comes from the muscle that propels the crab's swimmer fins, and since each crab only has two of these swimmer fin muscles, jumbo lump crab meat is much harder to come by. It is universally loved for its mild, delicate flavor and sweet taste.

Which crab meat is the best? ›

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Does jumbo lump crab meat have shells? ›

Sometimes fresh crabmeat has tiny pieces of shell in it. Rather than performing a painstaking pick-through, spread the meat out on a baking sheet and put it under the broiler for a minute-the pieces of shell will turn red, making them easier to spot.

Is canned jumbo lump crab meat cooked? ›

While all canned crab meat is cooked, there are many types to choose from distinguished by the type of crab it's sourced from and the quality of the meat. Colossal and jumbo lump crab meat, for example, are large sweet chunks from the muscles that connect the fins, which tend to be pricier compared to other varieties.

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