Soft Shell Crab Recipe
griddled, citrus herb butter, tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Soft Shell Crab
Citrus Herb Butter
Tartar Sauce
Method
Preparing the Soft Shell Crab
- 1
Prep the Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the gills and any other unwanted parts.
- 2
Dredge in Flour
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each crab in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 3
Griddle the Crabs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the crabs and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Making Citrus Herb Butter
- 4
Prepare the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, chives, garlic, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Making Tartar Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
Serve the griddled soft shell crabs topped with citrus herb butter alongside the tartar sauce for dipping.
