PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES, PICKLED RAMPS, AND LEMON PUREE
Serve up a fresh, seasonal menu featuring soft-shell crabs and ramps, sure signs of spring, with this recipe from Momofuku chef David Chang.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the ramps: Separate white and green parts of ramps, reserving green parts for potatoes. Place white parts of ramps in container and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix together hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and schichimi togarashi, kochukaru, and white peppercorns, if using; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Pour cooled mixture over ramps and cover; transfer to refrigerator for at least 3 days and up to 1 month. Drain before using.
- Make the potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place potatoes, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover; generously season with salt. Place over medium-high heat and simmer just until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Cut cooled potatoes lengthwise on the bias. Heat grapeseed oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and place potatoes cut-side down in skillet. Transfer to oven and cook until a nice brown crust appears, about 20 minutes. Return to stove over medium-high heat and add butter; cook basting with oil and butter mixture. Add reserved greens from ramps to skillet and season with salt; toss to combine and remove from heat.
- Make the crabs: Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season crabs with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until red and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn crabs and add garlic, thyme, lemon slices, if using, and butter. Cook, basting with butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Spread 1 tablespoon lemon puree on each of 4 plates. Top with potatoes and crab; garnish with pickled ramps and serve immediately.
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Derek Barnhart
[email protected]Not a fan of the pickled ramps, but otherwise the dish was great.
Ellison Logan
[email protected]This dish was delicious! Will definitely make it again.
Yasin Arafat220
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The soft-shell crab was cooked perfectly, and the roasted potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The pickled ramps added a nice tangy flavor, and the lemon puree was the perfect finishing touch.
Sarita Baskota
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The soft-shell crab is crispy and flavorful, and the roasted potatoes are perfectly cooked. The pickled ramps add a nice tangy flavor, and the lemon puree is the perfect finishing
Ramzan Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The soft-shell crab is always cooked perfectly, and the roasted potatoes are crispy and flavorful. The pickled ramps add a nice tangy flavor, and the lemon puree is the perfect finishing touch
Favour Samuel
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The soft-shell crab was crispy and flavorful, and the roasted potatoes were perfectly cooked. The pickled ramps added a nice tangy flavor, and the lemon puree was the perfect finishing touch.
BEASTOON HEIE
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The soft-shell crab was cooked perfectly, and the roasted potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The pickled ramps added a nice tangy flavor.
Miiro Ashirafu
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me. The soft-shell crab was overcooked, and the roasted potatoes were undercooked. The pickled ramps were also too sour for my taste.
Lebo Sibusiso
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soft-shell crab was cooked perfectly, and the roasted potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The pickled ramps added a nice tangy flavor.
gabby warner
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The soft-shell crab is crispy and flavorful, and the roasted potatoes are perfectly cooked. The pickled ramps add a nice touch of acidity.
minhal akram
[email protected]I've never cooked soft-shell crab before, but this recipe made it easy. The crab was tender and flavorful, and the roasted potatoes were a great accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Mughal Jani
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The soft-shell crab was cooked perfectly, and the roasted fingerling potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The pickled ramps added a nice tangy flavor, and the lemon puree was the perfect fi