SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND ALMONDS

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Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned (see note)
8 tablespoons (1/4 pound) butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons diced preserved lemon
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the flour for dredging: mix together flour, cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika and salt in a shallow bowl. Quickly dip both sides of the crabs in flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Put 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large, wide cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is hot, carefully put in the crabs, top side down. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until well crisped and cooked through. Remove crabs to a warmed platter. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
  • Add 4 more tablespoons melted butter to pan and add sliced almonds. Stir to coat and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add preserved lemon and cilantro and turn off heat.
  • Spoon butter sauce over crabs, surround with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 355, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

Kabuye Sharif
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Worst dish I've ever had. Avoid at all costs.


Dominic Mensah
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This dish was a complete disaster. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Suad Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. I don't recommend it.


nabeel mailk
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The soft-shell crab was not fresh and the dish was overall disappointing.


Pearl. Betsy
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This dish was a lot of work for not a lot of payoff. I wouldn't recommend it.


Halima Adegbite
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I found the preserved lemon to be a bit too overpowering. Next time I'll use less.


Nadine Jones
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The soft-shell crab was a bit overcooked, but the preserved lemon and almond sauce was delicious.


Cynthia Rubio
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker, but overall this dish was very good.


Muhammad Majeedwatto
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Shariff Kasim
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I didn't have preserved lemons, so I used regular lemons instead. The dish still turned out great.


Ariaz Khan
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This was my first time cooking soft-shell crab and it was easier than I thought. The recipe was clear and easy to follow.


Pturh Dhy3y3
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The preserved lemons are a must-have.


Jayme Murray
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Justin LaChapelle
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The soft-shell crab was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The preserved lemon and almonds added a nice tangy and nutty flavor.


Sanoj Gosain
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This soft-shell crab dish was an absolute delight! The preserved lemon and almonds added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic preparation. I highly recommend it.