SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add shallot and garlic. Cook gently for about two minutes, or until translucent. Add the tomatoes and stir until the juices are released.
- Turn up the heat and cook until the tomatoes are somewhat dry.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time. Adjust seasoning and stir in the parsley and basil. Add lemon if necessary. Keep the sauce warm (do not overheat or it may curdle).
- Prepare the leeks. Remove the green part and cut the leeks in julienne. Wash and dry them thoroughly. Heat the peanut oil in a deep fryer and fry the leeks until light golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and salt lightly. Set aside.
- Prepare the crabs. Dip the crabs in milk, then in seasoned flour. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet and saute the crabs, starting with the shell side down first, for two minutes. Turn over and saute for one-and-a-half to two minutes on the other side. Drain of paper towels.
- Serve the crabs on heated plates. If serving two crabs person, spread tomato butter on each plate and place the crabs in a V shape, with the legs facing each other. Mound the fried leeks in the middle of the V and garnish with parsley or basil leaves. If serving three crabs, arrange them in a triangle and mound the the leeks in the center. Garnish.
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Aiden Ciabattoni
ciabattoni-a9@aol.comThis was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs, and I was really happy with the results. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a great meal.
Daniela McQueen
mcqueen@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
EQRA DEEN
deen@gmail.comThese crabs were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and juicy. I served them with a side of lemon wedges and melted butter, and they were perfect.
Mike Catledge
m.c24@aol.comI've never been a big fan of soft-shell crabs, but this recipe changed my mind. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Tinkabell Rice
t-rice@hotmail.co.ukThese soft-shell crabs were amazing! The coating was perfectly crispy, and the crab meat was tender and flavorful. I served them with a side of lemon wedges and melted butter, and they were devoured in minutes.
Hayley Watson
hayley_w@hotmail.frThis was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs, and I was really happy with the results. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a great meal.
Wazinhe Precilia
wazinhe@hotmail.frI made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Clifford Hutton
hutton_c@hotmail.comThese crabs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
srikanto srikanto
ss70@gmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never cooked soft-shell crabs before, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and juicy. I
Blthings
blthings@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crabs are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I love that I can make this dish in under 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Bismark Owusu
owusu-bismark46@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs, and I was really happy with the results. The crabs were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a great meal.
Maria Moyane
maria_moyane@gmail.comI made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
BIJAY THEENG official
t27@aol.comThese crabs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Rehemah Kiggundu
rehemah_k@gmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never cooked soft-shell crabs before, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the crab meat was tender and juicy. I
Gavin Ellis
e@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The crabs are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I love that I can make this dish in under 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Haruko Gutierrez
gutierrez_h@hotmail.frThese soft-shell crabs were an absolute delight! The coating was crispy and flavorful, while the crab meat was tender and succulent. I served them with a side of lemon wedges and melted butter, and they were devoured in minutes. Will definitely be ma