PAN-SEARED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH LEMON, CAPERS, AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Sift the semolina flour and all-purpose flour together and dust the crabs with it. Warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a sauté pan large enough to hold the crabs in one layer over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter has melted, add the crabs and sauté on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper, until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the crabs and keep them warm. Add the wine to the sauté pan. When it has evaporated, add two-thirds of the lemon juice, the capers, the rest of the butter, and the chopped parsley. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the sauce is creamy. Pour the remaining lemon juice into a mixing bowl, add ¼ teaspoon salt, and whisk until the salt has dissolved. Add the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and whisk until well mixed. Place the arugula in a salad bowl and add the watercress, lemon wedges, and caper berries. Add the lemon juice-and-oil mixture and mix well. Serve the crabs with the sauce on top and the salad on the side. A South African Chardonnay will play beautifully off the crabmeat and the peppery arugula.
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David Koroma
kd@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but these crabs were delicious! The crispy coating and the tender meat were perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Unomalwadle Siphosihle Mbewe
u-mbewe@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! The crabs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jade _plays
j__29@yahoo.comThese crabs were amazing! I loved the crispy coating and the tender meat. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Umanyi Sunday
s@gmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The crabs were tasty and the sauce was flavorful. However, I think it could be improved by adding some fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Rejaul Karim
rejaul_k2@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit too complicated and time-consuming. The crabs were good, but I don't think it was worth all the effort.
Naim Sheikh
n@aol.comThe crabs were a bit too oily for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try baking the crabs next time instead of pan-searing them.
Newton Kalu
k.newton@yahoo.comI love soft-shell crabs and this recipe did not disappoint. The crabs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahanaj Begum
sbegum@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The crabs were cooked in no time and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Nazer Hussain
hussain.nazer@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the crabs turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The lemon-caper-olive sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely make this again!
Kelsey Barnes
barnes.k@gmail.comThese crabs were amazing! I loved the crispy coating and the tender meat. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
mukesh pandey
mukesh.p@hotmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The crabs were tasty and the sauce was flavorful. However, I think it could be improved by adding some fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Oratilwe Masakale
oratilwe_masakale@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit too complicated and time-consuming. The crabs were good, but I don't think it was worth all the effort.
Adrian Janjić
jadrian93@hotmail.comThe crabs were a bit too oily for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try baking the crabs next time instead of pan-searing them.
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s.small@gmail.comI love soft-shell crabs and this recipe did not disappoint. The crabs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
lata joshi
j_lata64@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The crabs were cooked in no time and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Tammy Kleindutko
kleindutko.tammy@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the crabs turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The lemon-caper-olive sauce was the perfect complement. Will definitely make this again!
La Noche De la Muerte
m20@hotmail.frThese soft-shell crabs were a delight! The combination of lemon, capers, and olives added a delightful burst of flavor to the tender crab meat. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion seafood dinner.