INGREDIENTS
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4 Dungeness crabs
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 carrot, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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3 tomatoes, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, chopped
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5 shallots, chopped
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3 sprigs fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
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3 tablespoons Cognac
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2 cups dry white wine
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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10 cups fish stock or water
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Salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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Cayenne pepper
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Pinch dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 tablespoon minced chives or parsley leaves