GRILLED SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 ounces white port
3 ounces heavy cream
1 2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 ounces unsalted butter, chopped in pieces
Coarse salt and cayenne pepper to taste
8 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the shallots in a saucepan with the lime juice and port. Reduce over medium heat until two tablespoons of sauce remain (five to seven minutes). Add heavy cream and grated ginger. Bring to a boil and reduce by a third to three tablespoons.
  • Reduce heat to very low and whisk in the butter, a small piece at a time. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer and add a few more drops of lime juice if necessary. Keep warm (be careful not to overheat or the sauce may curdle).
  • Preheat broiler or outdoor grill.
  • Brush the crabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill three to four minutes on each side, until crisp and a deep reddish brown.
  • Arrange the crabs on a serving platter, drizzle sauce over them and sprinkle with scallions and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

The Vexos
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This recipe is a winner! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was to die for. I served them with roasted potatoes and a side salad, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Fawadkhan Laigari
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a big fan of se


Ansarshah Ansarshah
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These grilled soft-shell crabs were absolutely delicious! The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Nadine Dyer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good soft-shell crab recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again and aga


Singh Lakhwinder
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the crabs turned out great. The garlic butter sauce was especially delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook soft-shell crabs.


Bobby Mathis
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The crabs are always cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I love serving these crabs with roasted potatoes and a side salad. It's a perfect meal for any occasion.


Flango Logistics
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This recipe is a winner! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was to die for. I served them with roasted potatoes and a side salad, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Arelis Caba
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a big fan of se


Aaron Stevens
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These grilled soft-shell crabs were absolutely delicious! The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Anthony Orji
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The crabs are always cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce is amazing. I love serving these crabs with roasted potatoes and a side salad. It's a perfect meal for any occasion.


M Hassan Hassan
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the crabs turned out great. The garlic butter sauce was especially delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook soft-shell crabs.


Daphne Smith
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good soft-shell crab recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again and aga


Nejc Bencic
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This recipe is a keeper! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted potatoes and a side salad, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


michalle carroll
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I made this recipe for dinner tonight, and it was a huge success. My family loved the crabs. They were so tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Iam Mobasira
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These grilled soft-shell crabs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my next party.


Erik Ruskovski
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a big fan of


Cece Beazley
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This was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The crabs were easy to prepare, and the cooking instructions were spot-on. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the garlic butter sauce was amazing. I will definite


Enriko Pepaj
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I love soft-shell crabs, and this recipe did not disappoint. The crabs were perfectly cooked, and the garlic butter sauce was delicious. I served them with roasted potatoes and a side salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Ileladewa Ayomide
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These grilled soft-shell crabs were amazing! The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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