Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Little Village - DowntownSoft Shell Crab Tuscany Recipe

Soft Shell Crab Tuscany Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Jumbo lump crab, Louisiana crawfish, Tuscany sauce, angel hair

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Soft Shell Crabs

    Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and remove the gills and any innards. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Cook the Angel Hair Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Wine and Seasonings

    Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Cooking the Seafood

  1. 5

    Cook the Soft Shell Crabs

    In a separate pan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the cleaned soft shell crabs and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  2. 6

    Combine Seafood with Sauce

    Once the crabs are cooked, add the jumbo lump crab meat and Louisiana crawfish tails to the sauce mixture. Gently fold in and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Toss the cooked angel hair pasta in the sauce and seafood mixture until well coated.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Plate the pasta with the soft shell crabs on top. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.

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