Soft Shell Crabs (2) Recipe
Served in white wine and lemon butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Crabs
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each crab in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 3
Cook the Crabs
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the crabs and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the crabs from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the white wine and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine
Return the crabs to the skillet and cook them in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 6
